nounπShareA sharp point or pointed end."The cusps of the crown that the child drew for her mom were sharp and pointy. "pointpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.""Graduating from high school puts students at the cusps of adulthood, forcing them to decide between college, work, or other paths." "outcomeeventtimefutureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point."The roller coaster's track had several sharp cusps where it changed direction suddenly. "mathtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point made by the intersection of two curved lines or curved structures, a common motif in Gothic architecture."The cathedral's windows were adorned with delicate stone cusps, forming pointed arches that reached towards the sky. "architectureartstructurepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA boundary between zodiacal signs and houses."Maria, born on March 20th, sits on the cusps of Pisces and Aries, sometimes feeling like both signs influence her personality. "astrologyastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar."The dentist checked the cusps of my molars for any signs of wear and tear. "anatomypartbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel."The doctor listened carefully to my heart, explaining that a murmur could be caused by a problem with the cusps of one of my heart valves. "anatomyorganmedicinephysiologybiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
