Where does “hypercusp” come from?
hypercusp (English) comes from English cusp, from Latin cuspis, from Proto-Indo-European spey- — sharp point, stick.
hypercusp (English): A singularity of a curve of some multiplicity "r"...
Definitions
- A singularity of a curve of some multiplicity "r"...
Ancestry of “hypercusp”, step by step
hypercusp traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cusp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cusp | A sharp point or pointed end; An important moment... |
| 2 | Latin | cuspis | point, tip; spit; sting |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | spey- | sharp point, stick |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |