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acron

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/ˈækrɒn/

tip or summit

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acron' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron,' where 'akron' meant 'tip' or 'summit.'

Historical Evolution

'akron' was adopted into English from Greek, maintaining its meaning related to the tip or summit of a structure.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'tip' or 'summit,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a term used in botany to refer to the tip or apex of a structure, such as a leaf or a stem.

The acron of the leaf was damaged by the storm.

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Last updated: 2025/04/28 06:06