a·cu·mi·nate ( -ky  m-n t, -n t )adj. Tapering gradually to a sharp point, as the tips of certain leaves. tr.v. (-n t) a·cu·mi·nat·ed, a·cu·mi·nat·ing, a·cu·mi·nates To sharpen or taper. [Latin ac  mintus, past participle of acminre, to sharpen, from acmen, acuteness; see acumen.]a·cu mi·nation n. |
acuminate
adj [əˈkjuːmɪnɪt -ˌneɪt]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) narrowing to a sharp point, as some types of leaf
vb [əˈkjuːmɪˌneɪt]
(tr) to make pointed or sharp
[from Latin acūmināre to sharpen; see acumen]
acumination n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. |  acuminate - make sharp or acute; taper; make (something) come to a point |
| Adj. | 1. | acuminate - (of a leaf shape) narrowing to a slender point unsubdivided, simple - (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions |
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