cuspidal
- adjective
- /ˈkʌspɪdəl/
- In dental anatomy, the canine tooth is classified as cuspidal due to its pointed shape.
Examples
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The architect admired the cuspidal arches of the Gothic cathedral.
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The mathematician studied a cuspidal curve with several pointed intersections.
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The cuspidal peaks of the mountain range were breathtaking.
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She admired the cuspidal design of the ancient cathedral.
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In dental anatomy, the canine tooth is classified as cuspidal due to its pointed shape.
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The architect admired the cuspidal arches of the Gothic cathedral, showcasing their distinct points.
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The mathematician studied a cuspidal curve, which had several sharp peaks in its structure.
Synonyms
Having small pointed parts along an edge or tip
A shape like a leaf or arch that ends in pointed tips
A leaf or part that ends in a sharp point
Having sharp points at the edge like a leaf or shell
Having sharp points that stick out
How Pointed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word cuspidal comes from cusp, meaning 'point', plus the ending -al meaning 'relating to'. So cuspidal means 'having points' or 'pointed', which is why a canine tooth, a sharp arch, or a pointed curve can be called cuspidal.