Hooked Media

Search "cuspate" in:
Browse words next to:
Browse the Dictionary:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
#

cusp

One entry found.

Main Entry: cusp
Pronunciation: \ˈkəsp\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin cuspis point
Date: 1585

: point, apex: as a : a point of transition (as from one historical period to the next) : turning point; also : edge, verge <on the cusp of stardom> b : either horn of a crescent moon c : a fixed point on a mathematical curve at which a point tracing the curve would exactly reverse its direction of motion d : an ornamental pointed projection formed by or arising from the intersection of two arcs or foils e (1) : a point on the grinding surface of a tooth (2) : a fold or flap of a cardiac valve

cus·pate \ˈkəs-ˌpāt, -pət\ adjective

cusped \ˈkəspt\ adjective


Bing Learn more about "cuspate"



Share this entry:    Share this word with Twitter Share this word with digg Share this word with reddit Share this word with technorati Share this word with del.icio.us Share this word with furl Share this word with stumbleupon Share this word with google Share this word with blinklist Share this word with newsvine Share this word with facebook Share this word with myspace

Link to this page:   


Cite this page: