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BNC: 27384 COCA: 17389

cusp

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
cusp /ˈkʌsp/ noun
plural cusps
cusp
/ˈkʌsp/
noun
plural cusps
Learner's definition of CUSP
[count] technical
: a pointed end or part where two curves meet(两曲线相交的)尖点,交点

on the cusp

: at the point when something is about to change to something else在…(转变)的当口;接近于
BNC: 27384 COCA: 17389
: point, apex: such as
a
: a point of transition (as from one historical period to the next) : turning point
also : edge, verge
on the cusp of stardom
… you're on the cusp between heat exhaustion and life-threatening heatstroke. Mark Jannot
b
: either horn of a crescent moon
c
: a fixed point on a mathematical curve at which a point tracing the curve would exactly reverse its direction of motion
d
: an ornamental pointed projection formed by or arising from the intersection of two arcs or foils (see foil entry 2 sense 4)
e(1)
: a point on the grinding surface of a tooth
(2)
: a fold or flap of a cardiac valve
cuspate adjective
cusped adjective

Illustration of cusp

Illustration of cusp
  • 1 cusp d

Example Sentences

the cusp of a tooth medical researchers who are on the cusp of a major breakthrough
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Word History

Etymology

Latin cuspis point

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cusp was in 1585
BNC: 27384 COCA: 17389

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