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- [uh-kyoo-lee-it, -eyt or uh-kyoo-lee-ey-tid]
- /əˈkyu li ɪt, -ˌeɪt or əˈkyu liˌeɪ tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-kyoo-lee-it, -eyt or uh-kyoo-lee-ey-tid]
- /əˈkyu li ɪt, -ˌeɪt or əˈkyu liˌeɪ tɪd/
Definitions of aculeate word
- adjective aculeate cutting; pointed 3
- adjective aculeate having prickles or spines, as a rose 3
- adjective aculeate having a sting, as bees, wasps, and ants 3
- adjective aculeate having an aculeus or aculei 3
- adjective aculeate Biology. having or being any sharp-pointed structure. 1
- adjective aculeate having a slender ovipositor or sting, as the hymenopterous insects. 1
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Origin of aculeate
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
From the Latin word acūleātus, dating back to 1595-1605. See aculeus, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Aculeate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aculeate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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aculeate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aculeate
adj aculeate
- penetrating — able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- incisive — penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant: an incisive tone of voice.
- caustic — Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
- poignant — keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret.
adjective aculeate
- painful — affected with, causing, or characterized by pain: a painful wound; a painful night; a painful memory.
Antonyms for aculeate
adj aculeate
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
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