ACUMINATE


Meaning of ACUMINATE in English

[ ə'kju:mɪnət ]

■ adjective Biology (of a plant or animal structure) tapering to a point.

Origin

C16: from late L. acuminat- , acuminare , from acuere (see acute ).

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