Cuspidate

/ˈkʌspɪdət/ adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To sharpen, to whet to a point. obsolete
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a cusp
  2. 2
    Tapering to a sharp, firm point
Adjective
  1. 1
    having cusps or points wordnet

Synonyms

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acutebarbedcuspatecuspatedcuspedcuspid

Etymology

Etymology 1

First attested in 1693; borrowed from Latin cuspidātus, from cuspis (“point, tip”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Etymology 2

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin cuspidātus, perfect passive participle of cuspidō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix)

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