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Rareacuminate
The correct spelling is acuminate.
How to pronounce acuminate
/əˈkjuːmɪneɪt/
verbIPA: /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.To render sharp or keen; to sharpen.
- 2.To end in or come to a sharp point.
adjective
- 1.Tapering to a point; pointed.
- 2.Tapering to a long point in concave manner at its apex.
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