acutiformis

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LatinEdit

EtymologyEdit

New Latin; from acutus ‎(“sharp, pointed”) +‎ forma ‎(“form, shape”).

PronunciationEdit

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /a.ku.tiˈfor.mis/, [a.kʊ.tɪˈfɔr.mɪs]

AdjectiveEdit

acutiformis m, f ‎(neuter acutiforme); third declension

1. having a sharp / pointed form

InflectionEdit

Third declension.

Number	Singular			Plural
Case / Gender	Masc./Fem.	Neuter		Masc./Fem.	Neuter
nominative	acutiformis	acutiforme		acutiformēs	acutiformia
genitive	acutiformis			acutiformium
dative	acutiformī			acutiformibus
accusative	acutiformem	acutiforme		acutiformēs	acutiformia
ablative	acutiformī			acutiformibus
vocative	acutiformis	acutiforme		acutiformēs	acutiformia

Usage notesEdit

• Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.