acerate
|ac-e-rate|
C2
/ˈæsəˌreɪt/
needle-like shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acerate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acer,' where 'acer' meant 'sharp' or 'pointed.'
Historical Evolution
'acer' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'aceratus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acerate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sharp or pointed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a needle-like shape.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a needle-like shape.
The acerate leaves of the pine tree are adapted to conserve water.
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