Definition

Describing something that ends in a sharp point or has a pointed tip.

Example

The mucronate leaves of the plant give it a unique appearance.

Conversation

I found this cool plant with mucronate leaves in the garden today.

That sounds interesting! What do they look like?

They end in sharp points, which makes them really unique.

I love plants like that; they definitely add character to the garden!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mucronate → It is formed from "mucron-" (from Latin "mucronis", meaning a sharp point or tip) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form adjectives). The word "mucronate" describes something that has a sharp or pointed tip.

Memory Tip

Think of a sharp point ('mucron-') to remember that 'mucronate' refers to something with a pointed tip.

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