cusp
|cusp|
/kʌsp/
point of transition
Etymology
'cusp' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cuspis,' where 'cuspis' meant 'point' or 'spear.'
'cuspis' transformed into the Old French word 'cuspide,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cusp' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'point' or 'spear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a pointed end where two curves meet.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a pointed end where two curves meet, especially in architecture or anatomy.
The cusp of the arch was beautifully designed.
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Noun 2
a transitional point or time, especially between two different states or stages.
She was on the cusp of a major career change.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39