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
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- biacuminate English
- subacuminate English
- acuminatifolius Latin
- acuminatus Latin
- lang Old English