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单词 acuate
释义

acuate

1 of 2

adjective

ac·​u·​ate
ˈa-kyə-ˌwāt
: having a sharp point : shaped like a needle : sharpened

acuate

2 of 2

transitive verb

-ed/-ing/-s
obsolete
: to make pungent or sharp

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English acuat, from (assumed) Medieval Latin acuatus, from Latin acus needle + -atus -ate

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Transitive Verb

1542, in the meaning defined above

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