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cuspate

cuspate

9.9
Having sharp points at the edge like a leaf or shell
  • adjective
  • /ˈkʌspeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cuspado
  • Some leaves have a distinct cuspate tip that helps in the identification of the plant species.

Examples

  • The mollusk's shell is characterized by its cuspate edges, making it recognizable among other species.

  • The cuspate cliffs along the coast are breathtaking!

  • The geologist studied the cuspate foreland formed by wave action along the coastline.

  • Those cuspate mountains look majestic!

  • Some leaves have a distinct cuspate tip that helps in the identification of the plant species.

  • The mollusk's shell is characterized by its cuspate edges, making it recognizable among other species.

  • The cuspate peaks of the mountains create a dramatic silhouette against the sky.

Synonyms

cuspated
vscuspate
  • Specialized
9.9

A shape like a leaf or arch that ends in pointed tips

focuses on projecting points particularly along the edge
cusped
vscuspate
8.9

Having small pointed parts along an edge or tip

emphasizes edge prominences rather than general pointedness
cuspidated
vscuspate
9.9

Having sharp points that stick out

is about having points without stressing sharpness
cuspidal
vscuspate
9.9

Shaped like a point or having pointed parts

describes the physical projecting points rather than relation
cuspidate
vscuspate
9.9

A leaf or part that ends in a sharp point

describes shapes with projecting points generally, not just ends

How Pointed

serrated
5.4
toothed
3.9
cuspate
  • Specialized
9.9
notched
3.9
rounded
1 2.4

Surface Forms

cuspate positive

Morphology

cuspate = cusp (semi-transparent) = cusp + ate

Formed by the noun 'cusp' plus the adjectival suffix '-ate'; the meaning 'having cusps' is derivable but the suffix '-ate' is formal and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

Cuspate comes from the Latin word cuspis, which means 'point' or 'spear', and it is the same root as the English word cusp, seen in the phrase 'on the cusp of'. So, cuspate means 'having points' or 'pointed edges'.