Acronal

/ˈækroʊnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or occurring at the peak, summit, or highest point.

Etymology

From acron (Greek akron meaning peak) combined with the adjectival suffix -al, forming an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to the peak.'

Kelly Says

This rare adjective is the backbone for understanding how English builds medical and scientific terms—the 'acro-' prefix in thousands of words descends directly from this Greek root.

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