What does CUSPS mean?

Cusps Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The pointed end or tip of a tooth

2. A point or pointed end where two curves meet

Pronunciations:

US: /kʌsps/

UK: /kʌsps/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cusps" originated from the Latin word "cuspis" which means point or spear. It is commonly used in dentistry to refer to the pointed end or tip of a tooth. It is also used in mathematics to refer to the point where two curves meet.

Synonyms:

Tip, point, peak, summit, apex, vertex, acme, pinnacle

Related Words:

Clasp, grasp, lapse, rasps, wasps

Example Sentences:

1. The dentist filed down the cusps on the patients molars.

2. The cusp of the mountain provided a breathtaking view of the valley below.