cuspidated
- adjective
- /ˌkʌspɪˈdeɪtɪd/
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cuspidado
- The leaf margins are cuspidated, giving them a jagged appearance.
Examples
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Some species of fish have cuspidated teeth for catching prey.
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The sculpture featured cuspidated edges extending from its crown.
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Some animal teeth are highly cuspidated for tearing flesh.
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The cuspidated leaves of the plant give it a unique appearance.
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The cuspidated leaves of the plant have sharp points that catch the light beautifully.
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The design of the building features cuspidated corners that enhance its modern look.
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Some animal teeth are cuspidated, allowing them to tear through tough materials effectively.
Synonyms
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A thing with a sharp tip
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Having a very thin end that can prick or cut
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Ending in a small sharp tip
A shape like a leaf or arch that ends in pointed tips
Having small pointed parts along an edge or tip
Having sharp points at the edge like a leaf or shell
A leaf or part that ends in a sharp point
Shaped like a point or having pointed parts
A shape that narrows to a sharp point at the end
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Etymology
The word cuspidated comes from the Latin root cuspis, meaning 'point' or 'spear', and it is the same root as the English word cusp. So something cuspidated has sharp points that stick out, like pointed teeth or jagged leaf tips.