Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aciform
Adjective
/ˈæs.ɪ.fɔːrm/
Definition
Shaped like a needle or slender and pointed.
Examples
- The aciform leaves of the pine tree are a distinctive feature of its species.
- Many aciform structures can be found in nature, particularly among coniferous plants.
Meaning
The term ‘aciform’ is often used to describe the shape of certain plants or leaves that are needle-like in appearance.
Synonyms
- Needle-like
- Slender
- Pointed
