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v. i. To end in, or come to, a sharp point. “Acuminating in a cone of prelacy.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. acuminatus, p. p. of acuminare to sharpen, fr. acumen. See Acumen. ] Tapering to a point; pointed; as, acuminate leaves, teeth, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. bi- + acuminate. ] (Bot.) Having points in two directions. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ L. cacuminatus, p. p. of cacuminare to point, fr. cacumen point. ] To make sharp or pointed. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. decacuminare to cut off the top. See Cacuminate. ] Having the point or top cut off. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having an ovate form, but narrowed at the end into a slender point. [ 1913 Webster ]