acicular Synonyms & Antonyms
/əˈsɪk.jə.lɚ/
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Acicular as an Adjective
1
Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle.
2
Having sharp points like needles.
3
Of a leaf, slender and pointed, needle-like.
the acicular foliage of coniferous trees
Acicular in a Sentence
the acicular foliage of coniferous trees
Word Forms & Grammar
acicular (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Acicular
Origin of Acicular
Borrowed from Latin aciculāris.
Acicular at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈsɪk.jə.lɚ/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle |
Pronouncing Acicular
The standard pronunciation of acicular is /əˈsɪk.jə.lɚ/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sɪk).