Where does “monocusp” come from?
monocusp (English) comes from English cusp, from Latin cuspis, from Proto-Indo-European spey- — sharp point, stick.
monocusp (English): Having a single cusp
Ancestry of “monocusp”, step by step
monocusp 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 mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |