Aciculums

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪkjʊləmz/

Definitions of aciculums

noun a plural form of the noun 'aciculum', which refers to a small needle-like structure found in certain organisms

Example Sentences

A1 Aciculums are small, needle-like structures found in some plants.

A2 The aciculums on the pine tree help prevent water loss.

B1 Botanists study the aciculums of coniferous trees to understand their adaptations.

B2 The aciculums of the cactus plant are actually modified leaves.

C1 Researchers are investigating the genetic basis of aciculum formation in plants.

C2 The intricate network of aciculums in certain plant species is a marvel of evolutionary adaptation.

Examples of aciculums in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the aciculums under the microscope to study their structure.

informal I found some tiny aciculums in the sand while walking on the beach.

slang Hey, check out these cool aciculums I found in the forest!

figurative Her sharp words were like aciculums, piercing through his defenses.

Grammatical Forms of aciculums

plural

aciculums

comparative

more aciculums

superlative

most aciculums

present tense

aciclums

future tense

will aciculum

perfect tense

have aciculum

continuous tense

is aciculum

singular

aciculum

positive degree

aciculum

infinitive

to aciculum

gerund

aciculuming

participle

aciculumed

Origin and Evolution of aciculums

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'aciculums' originated from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to small needle-like structures, the term 'aciculums' has evolved to also describe similar structures in various fields such as biology and geology.