English
Pronunciation
Adjective:
*(RP): IPA|/��kju�mɪn�t/
Verb:
*(RP): IPA|/��kju�mɪneɪt/
Category:English heteronyms

Etymology
From Late Latin acuminatus, past participle of acuminare, to sharpen to a point

Adjective
en-adj

1. taper|Tapering to a point; pointed.
2. botany Tapering to a long point at its apex.

Verb
en-verb|acuminat|ing

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

Derived terms
acumination

id:acuminate
pl:acuminate
ru:acuminate
vi:acuminate

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