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Definition of acquaintanceship

acquaintanceship

/əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
ac · quaint · ance · ship
Plural:acquaintanceships
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acquaintanceship Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The state or relationship of knowing someone slightly, without the deep intimacy of close friendship.

Example

"Their casual acquaintanceship gradually blossomed into a lifelong professional partnership."

2

Personal knowledge or familiarity gained through experience with a subject, place, or thing.

Example

"She possessed only a passing acquaintanceship with classical music before enrolling in the conservatory course."

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• Rhymes for acquaintanceship

• Nearby Words

acquafraggia
acquaint
acquaintance
acquaintanceship
acquainted
acquiesce
acquiescence

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'acquaintance' (via Old French acointance, from Medieval Latin accognitare, 'to make known') combined with the native Old English suffix '-ship' denoting a state or relationship.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acquaintanceship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acquaintanceship
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