Having a sharp point or pointed tip; ending in a cusp or pointed projection.
From Latin cuspidatus, derived from cuspis meaning 'point' or 'spear.' The suffix -ate indicates a quality or state. The word evolved to describe anything with a distinctive pointed end.
Nature loves cuspidate shapes—plant leaves evolved pointed tips to shed rain and reduce damage from wind and insects. Your teeth have cuspidate points too, which is why canine teeth are sometimes called cuspids!
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