Acer

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪsər/

Definitions of acer

noun Acer is a noun referring to a genus of trees or shrubs commonly known as maples.

Example Sentences

A1 I have an acer tree in my backyard.

A2 The acer leaves turn a beautiful shade of red in the autumn.

B1 The acer plant requires regular watering and sunlight to thrive.

B2 I bought a new acer laptop for my work.

C1 The acer genus includes a variety of trees and shrubs.

C2 The acer palmatum, also known as Japanese maple, is a popular ornamental tree.

Examples of acer in a Sentence

formal The acer tree in the botanical garden is known for its vibrant autumn foliage.

informal I love sitting under the acer tree in the park during my lunch break.

slang Check out that cool acer tree by the lake, it's perfect for climbing!

figurative The acer of knowledge in this field is vast and constantly expanding.

Grammatical Forms of acer

• past tense: aced
• plural: acers
• comparative: more acer
• superlative: most acer
• present tense: ace
• future tense: will ace
• perfect tense: have aced
• continuous tense: is acing
• singular: acer
• positive degree: acer
• infinitive: to ace
• gerund: acing
• participle: aced

Origin and Evolution of acer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acer' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: The Latin word 'acer' originally meant 'sharp' or 'keen'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'eager' or 'fierce', and eventually came to be associated with the Acer genus of trees, known for their sharp leaves and distinctive foliage.