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Comparative for disposed to being greedy or avaricious, especially financially
“But the acquisitive instinct fostered by capitalism would come to subvert the moral basis that initially allowed the system to flourish.”
Comparative for able or disposed to acquiring
“Again, if a society is competitive and acquisitive in orientation, the kings and chiefs will necessarily reflect that in their behaviour and lifestyles.”
(of a person, action, or motive) Comparative for making decisions based solely on one's own self-interest or personal profit
Comparative for expressing a wish or longing for something
Comparative for seeking to exploit others in a predatory manner
Comparative for of, or relating to, the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations
Comparative for able to take hold of and clasp objects
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