acuate

[ ak-yoo-it, -eyt ]

adjective

1. sharpened; pointed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acuate¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin acu ( s ) needle ( acicula, acute ) + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Nothing doeth so moche sharpe and acuate the witte and capacitée of any one, as this kinde of exercise.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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