English
Pronunciation
Adjective:
*(RP): IPA|/��kju�mɪn�t/
Verb:
*(RP): IPA|/��kju�mɪneɪt/
Category:English heteronyms
Etymology
From Late Latin acuminatus, past participle of acuminare, to sharpen to a point
Adjective
en-adj
- taper|Tapering to a point; pointed.
- botany Tapering to a long point at its apex.
Verb
en-verb|acuminat|ing
- transitive To render sharp or keen; to sharpen.
- intransitive To end in or come to a sharp point.
Derived terms
acumination
id:acuminate
pl:acuminate
ru:acuminate
vi:acuminate
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