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a·cu·mi·nate
acuminate
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- pronunciation:
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mih
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
tapering to a sharp point, as a leaf or claw; pointed.
- similar words:
- acute, pointed
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related words: |
sharp |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
acuminates, acuminating, acuminated |
definition: |
to make sharp or pointed, as by tapering.
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related words: |
sharpen |
derivation: |
acumination (n.) |
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