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cusped


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the shape of a half moon or a cup; having a rounded or curved end or edge.

    - "The sun sets over the cusped hills."
    - "The teacup has a beautifully cusped rim."

Rhymes
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hopes , ropes , mopes , scopes
Variants
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cusp , cuspate , cusped , cusps
Etymology
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From Old English 'cusp' meaning 'point, tip, or extremity'.


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  1. The term 'cusp' is also used in astronomy to refer to the point in the orbit of a planet where its position changes from retrograde to direct motion.

  2. The term 'cusp' is also used in dentistry to refer to the edge of a tooth.

  3. The term 'cusp' is derived from the Old English word 'cusp', which means 'point, tip, or extremity'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cusp (mathematics): In mathematics, a cusp is a singular point on a Riemann surface where a branch point meets another branch.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'cusped' has been used metaphorically to describe the turning point or climax of a story. In art, it can refer to the curved edge of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "cusped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a half moon or a teacup with a curved rim to remember the meaning of 'cusped'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cusped' with the shape of a half moon or a curved edge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'half moon' or 'curved edge' to remember the meaning of 'cusped'.


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