acuminate

English

/əˈkjuːmɪnət/, /əˈkjuːmɪneɪt/

adj
Definitions
  • Tapering to a point; pointed.
  • (botany) Tapering to a long point in concave manner at its apex.

Etymology

Derived from Latin acuminatus (tapering to a point).

Origin

Latin

acuminatus

Gloss

tapering to a point

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