acquired character

noun Genetics.

a noninheritable character that results from certain environmental influences.

Origin of acquired character

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby acquired character

acquiescent, acquire, acquired, acquired antibody, acquired behaviour, acquired character, acquired characteristic, acquired drive, acquired epileptic aphasia, acquired fanconi's syndrome, acquired hyperlipoproteinemia

Medical definitions for acquired character

acquired character

n.

A nonhereditary change of function or structure in a plant or animal made in response to the environment.