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acuminate

Syllabification: (a·cu·mi·nate)
Pronunciation: /əˈkyo͞omənit, -ˌnāt/

Definition of acuminate

adjective

Biology
  • (of a plant or animal structure, e.g., a leaf) tapering to a point.

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin acuminatus 'pointed', from acuminare 'sharpen to a point', from acuere 'sharpen' (see acute)

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