Definition of acuminate

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a·cu·mi·nate    (-kym-nt, -nt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

Tapering gradually to a sharp point, as the tips of certain leaves.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
a·cu·mi·nat·ed, a·cu·mi·nat·ing, a·cu·mi·nates (-nt)

To sharpen or taper.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin acmintus, past participle of acminre, to sharpen, from acmen, acuteness ; see acumen

OTHER FORMS:
a·cumi·nation(Noun)