Aciform

Pronunciation: /ˈækɪˌfɔrm/

Definitions of aciform

adjective having a shape resembling a needle or pin

Example Sentences

A1 The aciform leaves of the cactus are sharp and pointy.

A2 The aciform crystals formed in the lab were studied under a microscope.

B1 The artist used an aciform brush to create intricate details in the painting.

B2 The aciform structure of the building made it stand out among the rest.

C1 The aciform sculptures displayed in the museum were crafted with precision and skill.

C2 The aciform patterns on the fabric were meticulously designed by the fashion designer.

Examples of aciform in a Sentence

formal The aciform leaves of the pine tree are sharp and needle-like.

informal Watch out for those aciform pine needles, they can be quite prickly.

slang Ouch, I just got poked by one of those aciform things on the ground.

figurative Her words were like aciform daggers, piercing through his heart.

Grammatical Forms of aciform

• past tense: aciformed
• plural: aciforms
• comparative: more aciform
• superlative: most aciform
• present tense: aciforms
• future tense: will aciform
• perfect tense: have aciformed
• continuous tense: is aciforming
• singular: aciform
• positive degree: aciform
• infinitive: to aciform
• gerund: aciforming
• participle: aciformed

Origin and Evolution of aciform

First Known Use: 1756 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aciform' is derived from the Latin word 'aci-' meaning 'needle' and the suffix '-form' meaning 'shape'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something shaped like a needle, the word 'aciform' has evolved to also refer to objects or structures that are sharp or pointed in appearance.