Acr-

Pronunciation: /æk.r-/

Definitions of acr-

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an acrobat at the circus.

A2 The acrobat performed amazing stunts on the tightrope.

B1 The acrobat's agility and strength were impressive.

B2 The acrobat's graceful movements captivated the audience.

C1 The acrobat's performance was a masterful display of skill and artistry.

C2 The acrobat's breathtaking feats left the audience in awe.

Examples of acr- in a Sentence

formal The acr- system is designed to regulate the flow of air in the building.

informal I heard the acr- unit is broken, so it's really hot in the office.

slang Let's crank up the acr- to cool down this place.

figurative The acr- of emotions within the team was palpable during the heated discussion.

Grammatical Forms of acr-

• past tense: acred
• plural: acres
• comparative: more acr
• superlative: most acr
• present tense: acr
• future tense: will acr
• perfect tense: have acr
• continuous tense: is acring
• singular: acr
• positive degree: acr
• infinitive: to acr
• gerund: acring
• participle: acred

Origin and Evolution of acr-

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acr-' originated from the Latin word 'acris' meaning sharp or bitter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the prefix 'acr-' has been used in various words to denote sharpness or bitterness, such as 'acrimonious' and 'acrid'.