Where does “cusp” come from?
Cusp comes from Latin cuspis, which derives from Proto-Indo-European spey-, a root of uncertain original meaning that developed the sense of sharp point or spike.
cusp (English): A sharp point or pointed end; An important moment...
Definitions
- A sharp point or pointed end; An important moment...
Ancestry of “cusp”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | cuspis | point, tip; spit; sting |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | spey- | sharp point, stick |
Words derived from “cusp”