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cusps

/kʌsps/

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noun

A sharp point or pointed end.

Examples :

"The cusps of the crown that the child drew for her mom were sharp and pointy. "

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noun

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

Examples :

""Graduating from high school puts students at the cusps of adulthood, forcing them to decide between college, work, or other paths." "

outcome event time future

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The roller coaster's track had several sharp cusps where it changed direction suddenly. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The cathedral's windows were adorned with delicate stone cusps, forming pointed arches that reached towards the sky. "

architecture art structure point

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noun

A boundary between zodiacal signs and houses.

Examples :

"Maria, born on March 20th, sits on the cusps of Pisces and Aries, sometimes feeling like both signs influence her personality. "

astrology astronomy

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noun

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

Examples :

"The dentist checked the cusps of my molars for any signs of wear and tear. "

anatomy part body

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A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

Examples :

"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. "

anatomy organ medicine physiology biology part