What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aciform
Example
The aciform leaves of the cactus are adapted to conserve water. [aciform: adjective]
Example
The aciform crystals were difficult to handle without proper equipment. [aciform: adjective]
acicular
Example
The acicular crystals grew in a radial pattern. [acicular: adjective]
Example
The acicular leaves of the plant were delicate and easily damaged. [acicular: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Acicular is more commonly used than aciform in everyday language, but both words are relatively uncommon and may not be encountered frequently by ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aciform and acicular?
Both aciform and acicular are formal words that are more likely to be used in academic or technical writing than in casual conversation.
