Relating to or having the nature of a cusp; characterized by a sharp point (mathematical and scientific term).
From Latin 'cuspis' (point) plus the adjective suffix '-al.' This is primarily a mathematical and specialized scientific term.
In mathematics, a 'cuspidal curve' has a sharp pointed point where the curve touches itself—it's a singularity that's mathematically interesting because the rules change there.
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