Cuneal

/kju'niːəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or shaped like a wedge; having a wedge-like quality or structure.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'cuneus' meaning 'wedge,' with the English adjectival suffix '-al' added to create the descriptive form.

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