Where does “cuspidate” come from?
cuspidate (English) comes from Latin cuspidatus, from Latin cuspido, from Latin cuspis, from Proto-Indo-European spey- — sharp point, stick.
cuspidate (English): Having a cusp; Tapering to a sharp, firm point
Definitions
- Having a cusp; Tapering to a sharp, firm point
Ancestry of “cuspidate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | cuspidatus | tipped; having a cusp, tip or point; cusped,... |
| 2 | Latin | cuspido | I make pointed |
| 3 | Latin | cuspis | point, tip; spit; sting |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | spey- | sharp point, stick |