cuspate

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cuspate

The coastline forms a cuspate sandbar that juts into the calm sea.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having cusps or points: Describes something that features sharp, pointed projections or tips, often in a symmetrical or patterned arrangement.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The fossil displayed a cuspate margin, with each tooth-like projection clearly visible.
    • The cuspate shape of the leaf made it easy to identify the plant species.
    • Geologists studied the cuspate foreland, a coastal formation of pointed sediment deposits.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific/Technical Context: The term is frequently used in specialized fields like geology, biology, and mathematics to describe shapes with distinct pointed features.
    • The cuspate pattern of the crystal was analyzed under the microscope.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cusp (n): A pointed end or projection, especially where two curves meet.
    • The cusp of the tooth was worn down.
  • Cusped (adj): Alternative form meaning having a cusp or cusps.
    • The cusped arches are a hallmark of Gothic architecture.
  • Cuspidate (adj): Another synonym meaning having a sharp, pointed end.
    • The cuspidate leaves help the plant shed water.
Synonyms
  • Pointed: Having a sharp tip.
  • Cuspidal: Relating to or resembling a cusp.
  • Acuminate: Tapering to a slender point (often used in botany).
Antonyms
  • Rounded: Having a smooth, curved shape without points.
  • Blunt: Having a worn or flat edge, not sharp.
cuspate

The coastline forms a cuspate sandbar that juts into the calm sea.

Adjective
  1. having cusps or points

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