🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

尖った

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tobikatta

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cuspidate/ˈkʌspɪdeɪt/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この植物の尖った葉は簡単に認識できます。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having a pointed or tapering shape.

    "The cuspidate leaves of the plant are easily recognizable."
  2. 2

    Referring to a structure that ends in a sharp point.

    "The cuspidate teeth of the animal are adapted for tearing flesh."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cuspidate' originates from the Latin word 'cuspidatus', which means 'pointed' or 'having a point'. It evolved through the influence of New Latin in the 18th century, primarily used in botanical contexts to describe leaves or structures that taper to a point.

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