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Pronunciation
IPA|/k�sp/
audio|en-us-cusp.ogg|Audio (US)

Etymology
From L. cuspis.

Noun
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1. A sharp point or pointed end.
2. figuratively An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
3. geometry A point of a curve where it has two tangents.
4. astrology A boundary between zodiacal astrological sign|signs and houses.
5. dentistry Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.

Derived terms
cusp form
cusp neighborhood, cusp neighbourhood<!--in mathematics-->

Related terms
bicuspid
cusper
cuspid

Translations

trans-top|sharp point or pointed end
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Russian: пик
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trans-top|important moment when a decision is made
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Russian: пе�еломн�й момен�
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trans-top|point of a curve where it has two tangents
French: point de rebroussement m
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trans-top|in astrology
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trans-top|in dentistry
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