Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acuminate
Adjective
/əˈkjuː.mɪ.neɪt/
Definition
Having a tapering or pointed shape.
Examples
- The acuminate leaves of the plant are particularly distinctive.
- In botany, the term acuminate is often used to describe the shape of leaf tips.
- His ideas were acuminate, providing insightful perspectives on the topic.
Meaning
Acuminate describes something that comes to a sharp point, often used in reference to leaves, or parts of plants.
Synonyms
- Pointed
- Tapered
- Sharp
- Angular
