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1. (adj.) acuminate
tapering to a point, as a leaf.
2. (v.t.) acuminate
to make sharp or keen.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < L acūminātus, ptp. of acūmināre, v. der. of acūmen; see acumen)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) acuminate
(of a leaf shape) narrowing to a slender point
2. (verb) acuminate
make sharp or acute; taper; make (something) come to a point
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) acuminate
tapering to a point; pointed; as, acuminate leaves, teeth, etc
2. (verb) acuminate
to render sharp or keen
3. (verb) acuminate
to end in, or come to, a sharp point
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