acuminate

adjective

acu·mi·nate | \ ə-ˈkyü-mə-nət

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: tapering to a slender point

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The first known use of acuminate was in 1634

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acuminate

adjective

acu·mi·nate | \ ə-ˈkyü-mə-nət

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: tapering to a slender point

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