Definitions for cusp
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cuspnoun

   point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)

2. cusp, leafletnoun

   a thin triangular flap of a heart valve

3. cuspnoun

   small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. cuspnoun

   A sharp point or pointed end.

2. cuspnoun

   An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.

3. cuspnoun

   A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.

4. cuspnoun

   A point made by the intersection of two curved lines or curved structures. A common motif in Gothic architecture.

5. cuspnoun

   A boundary between zodiacal signs and houses.

6. cuspnoun

   Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.

7. Etymology: From cuspis; first used in astrology.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CUSPnoun

   A term used to express the points or horns of the moon, or other luminary. John Harris

   Etymology: cuspis, Latin.

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1. cusp

   A cusp is a pointed tip or projection on an object or a surface. In various fields like mathematics, astronomy, or dentistry, the term 'cusp' has specific definitions. In mathematics, for example, it is a point on a curve where a moving point must reverse its direction of motion. In dentistry, it refers to the pointed part of a tooth where the ridges meet.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cuspnoun

   a triangular protection from the intrados of an arch, or from an inner curve of tracery

2. Cuspnoun

   the beginning or first entrance of any house in the calculations of nativities, etc

3. Cuspnoun

   the point or horn of the crescent moon or other crescent-shaped luminary

4. Cuspnoun

   a multiple point of a curve at which two or more branches of the curve have a common tangent

5. Cuspnoun

   a prominence or point, especially on the crown of a tooth

6. Cuspnoun

   a sharp and rigid point

7. Cuspverb

   to furnish with a cusp or cusps

8. Etymology: [L. cuspis, -idis, point, pointed end.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cusp

   A cusp is a pointed, projecting, or elevated feature. In animals, it is usually used to refer to raised points on the crowns of teeth.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cusp

   kusp, n. a point: the point or horn of the moon, &c.: (archit.) a small projecting ornament common in Gothic tracery.—adjs. Cus′pidāte, -d (bot.), having a sharp end, as the canine teeth. [L. cuspis, cuspid-is, a point.]

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1. CUSP

   What does CUSP stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the CUSP acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Flap
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Anagrams for cusp »

1. UPSC

2. CPUs

3. cups

4. scup

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cusp in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cusp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of cusp in a Sentence

1. Hillary Clinton:

   We're on the cusp of a new era, we can create a more open, efficient and resilient grid that connects us, empowers us-improves our health and benefits us all.

2. Ben Le Brun:

   We are on the cusp of U.S. weekly production statistics - the market is keeping a close eye on that. There is maybe a little bit of profit taking ahead of the stats.

3. Gordon Jones:

   It is the moment when you are on the cusp of Federal victory.

4. Zoe Hanes:

   Solar was really on the cusp of being able to completely take off.

5. Dan Morgan:

   There’s this perception that Microsoft is more on the cusp and benefiting from this (cloud) trend, intel is still more drowned out.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cusp
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cusp
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=cusp
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cusp
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cusp
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=cusp