cuspate
- adjective
- /ˈkʌspeɪt/
- Specialized
- Some leaves have a distinct cuspate tip that helps in the identification of the plant species.
Examples
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The mollusk's shell is characterized by its cuspate edges, making it recognizable among other species.
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The cuspate cliffs along the coast are breathtaking!
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The geologist studied the cuspate foreland formed by wave action along the coastline.
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Those cuspate mountains look majestic!
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Some leaves have a distinct cuspate tip that helps in the identification of the plant species.
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The mollusk's shell is characterized by its cuspate edges, making it recognizable among other species.
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The cuspate peaks of the mountains create a dramatic silhouette against the sky.
Synonyms
A shape like a leaf or arch that ends in pointed tips
Having small pointed parts along an edge or tip
Having sharp points that stick out
Shaped like a point or having pointed parts
A leaf or part that ends in a sharp point
How Pointed
Surface Forms
Morphology
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'.