acuminate

[əˈkjuːmɪneɪt]

acuminate Definition

having a tapering point.

Using acuminate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acuminate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The leaves of this plant are acuminate at the tip.

  • Example

    The knife has an acuminate blade for precision cutting.

  • Example

    The tower has an acuminate spire that reaches towards the sky.

acuminate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acuminate

Antonyms for acuminate

Origins of acuminate

from Latin 'acuminatus', meaning 'pointed'

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Summary: acuminate in Brief

'Acuminate' [əˈkjuːmɪneɪt] is an adjective that describes something with a tapering point. It can be used to describe physical objects like leaves, knives, or spires. Synonyms include 'pointed,' 'sharp,' and 'tapered,' while antonyms include 'blunt' and 'rounded.'