Obtained vs. Acquired

To succeed in gaining possession of as the result of planning or endeavor; acquire.

Gained by one's own efforts.

To be in existence, in effect, or customary

Of or relating to a disease, condition, or characteristic that is not congenital but develops after birth.

(Archaic) To succeed.

Resulting from exposure to something, such as an antigen or antibiotic.

simple past tense and past participle of obtain

simple past tense and past participle of acquire

(medicine) Developed after birth; not congenital.

gotten through environmental forces. Contrasted with inherited.

gotten through environmental forces;