Antonyms for acuminous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uh-kyoo-muh n, ak-yuh-
Phonetic Transcription : əˈkyu mən, ˈæk yə-


Definition of acuminous

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Latin acumen "a point, sting," hence "mental sharpness, shrewdness," from acuere "to sharpen" (see acuity).
  • As in pointed : adj having a sharp end or part
  • As in sharp : adj knifelike, cutting
  • As in tapering : adj narrowing
  • As in gnawing : adj sharp
  • As in acute : adj having a sharp end or point
  • As in knifelike : adj sharp
  • As in lancinating : adj sharp
  • As in mucronate : adj pointed
  • As in pointy : adj pointed
  • As in stabbing : adj sharp

Synonyms for acuminous

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