Related to or resembling a fastigium; pointed, peaked, or reaching a highest point.
From Latin 'fastigium' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous,' creating an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to a fastigium or apex.'
This technical term appears mostly in botanical and anatomical texts, describing structures that have that distinctive peaked or pointed quality—it's the adjective form of the architectural/biological 'summit'!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.