cusp

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow point or area of transition or dividing line between two things.

  - "The cusp of dawn marked the beginning of a new day."
  - "At the cusp of a decision, she weighed the pros and cons carefully."

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Pronunciation

1. /kʌsp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780012"

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Synonyms

ord

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cusp
hush , rush , crush

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Variants

List of all variants of cusp that leads to same result
cusp , cuspate , cusped , cusps , on the cusp

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Etymology

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From Old French 'cusp' meaning 'edge, ridge'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cusp' is also used in mathematics to describe the point at which a function changes its behavior.

2. The term 'cusp' is also used in dentistry to describe the pointed part of a tooth.

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Related Concepts

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1. inflection point: A point at which a trend or direction begins to change.

2. turning point: A critical point in a situation or process where a significant change occurs.

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Culture

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In astrology, a cusp is the point where one astrological sign ends and another begins.

How to Memorize "cusp"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a narrow point or edge to remember the meaning of cusp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the edge of a clock or a calendar to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'CUsP' to remember that it stands for 'point of transition'.

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