Decussatively

/ˈdɛkəˌseɪtɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or involving decussation; in a way that produces X-shaped crossing patterns.

Etymology

From decussative (adjective form meaning having the quality of decussating) with the -ly adverb suffix, creating an adverbial form for describing decussation-related actions.

Kelly Says

Rarely used in modern English, but decussatively-arranged structures appear throughout nature—from plant stems to animal tissue—showing that X-patterns are nature's solution!

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