acicular

/əˈsɪkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a needle-like shape; pointed or tapering to a sharp point.

“The acicular crystals formed at the base of the waterfall.”

2. noun

A needle-like crystal or mineral form.

“Geologists studied the acicular formations in the rock sample.”

Synonyms

  • needle-like
  • pointed
  • tapering

Antonyms

  • blunt
  • dull