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ACUMINATE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word acuminate. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word acuminate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ACUMINATE

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apiculate
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a leaf shape) having a short sharply pointed tip

conical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or resembling a cone

peaked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• somewhat ill or prone to illness

• having or rising to a peak

pointed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a point

adjective satellite

• direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

sharp-pointed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a sharp point

spiky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or as if having especially high-pitched spots

tapered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• becoming gradually narrower

piked
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

• highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh

• a sharp point (as on the end of a spear)

• medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet

• any of several elongate long-snouted freshwater game and food fishes widely distributed in cooler parts of the Northern Hemisphere

Best Hypernyms For ACUMINATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for acuminate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
point sharpen taper acute conical narrow pointed sharp slender wedge-shaped

Alternatives for APICULATE

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