cuspated

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cuspated

The jagged, cuspated leaves of the holly plant are very sharp.

Definition

Adjective: * Having a pointed end or ends; shaped like or furnished with a cusp or cusps. This describes an object that comes to a sharp point or has multiple projecting points.

Usage
  • The word "cuspated" is a descriptive term, primarily used in technical, scientific, or literary contexts to describe shape. It is not common in everyday conversation.
  • It functions as an adjective and typically precedes a noun or follows a linking verb like "is" or "was."
Examples
  • The ancient spearhead was cuspated, designed for maximum penetration.
  • Geologists studied the cuspated patterns in the rock formation.
  • The ornate fence was topped with cuspated iron spikes.
  • The leaf's margin was distinctly cuspated.
Advanced Usage
  • In Mathematics/Geometry: Used to describe curves or figures that have cusps—points where two branches of a curve meet and the tangents of each branch are equal.
    • The graph of the function showed a cuspated singularity at the origin.
  • In Dentistry/Anatomy: Used to describe teeth or anatomical features with pointed projections.
    • The molar's cuspated surface is efficient for grinding food.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cuspate (adj.): An alternative, often preferred, spelling with the same meaning.
    • A cuspate sandbar formed at the river's mouth.
  • Cusped (adj.): Having cusps. Very similar in meaning and usage to "cuspated."
    • The cusped arches are a hallmark of Gothic architecture.
  • Cusp (n.): The pointed end or projection itself.
    • The cusp of the tooth was worn down.
Synonyms
  • Pointed
  • Peaked
  • Acuminate (tapering to a sharp point)
  • Cuspidate
Antonyms
  • Rounded
  • Blunt
  • Obtuse
cuspated

The jagged, cuspated leaves of the holly plant are very sharp.

Adjective
  1. having cusps or points

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