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acquisitive

ac·quis·i·tive [ ə kwízzətiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. eager to possess things: eager to acquire things, especially possessions

2. quick to learn: curious, eager, and quick to learn
an acquisitive mind

[Mid-17th century. < Latin acquisit- (see acquisition), after French acquisitif]

ac·quis·i·tive·ly adverb
ac·quis·i·tive·ness noun
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