Acerous

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪsərəs/

Definitions of acerous

adjective describing something that lacks or is without horns

Example Sentences

A1 The acerous tree in the park has no leaves during winter.

A2 She found a small acerous plant growing in the shade of the larger trees.

B1 The acerous branches swayed gently in the breeze, devoid of any foliage.

B2 The acerous landscape of the desert was a stark contrast to the lush greenery of the forest.

C1 The acerous terrain of the mountain region was a challenge for even the most experienced hikers.

C2 The acerous beauty of the arctic tundra is a sight to behold, with its vast expanses of snow and ice.

Examples of acerous in a Sentence

formal The acerous leaves of the maple tree turned a vibrant red in the autumn.

informal I love how the acerous leaves of the maple tree change color in the fall.

slang Check out those cool acerous leaves on the maple tree!

figurative Her acerous personality was as sharp and striking as the leaves of a maple tree.

Grammatical Forms of acerous

• past tense: acquired
• plural: acerous
• comparative: more acerous
• superlative: most acerous
• present tense: acquires
• future tense: will acquire
• perfect tense: has acquired
• continuous tense: is acquiring
• singular: acerous
• positive degree: acerous
• infinitive: to acquire
• gerund: acquiring
• participle: acquired

Origin and Evolution of acerous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acerous' originates from the Latin word 'acer', meaning sharp or pointed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something sharp or pointed, 'acerous' has evolved to also refer to things that lack or are without horns or antlers.