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acuminate

The correct spelling is acuminate.

How to pronounce acuminate

/əˈkjuːmɪneɪt/
verb

IPA: /əˈkjuːmɪneɪt/

Say it like: Acu-min-ate

The correct spelling is acuminate. To render sharp or keen; to sharpen. For example: "acuminate leaves, teeth, etc."

Usage Examples

acuminate leaves, teeth, etc.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To render sharp or keen; to sharpen.
  2. 2.To end in or come to a sharp point.

adjective

  1. 1.Tapering to a point; pointed.
  2. 2.Tapering to a long point in concave manner at its apex.

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