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cusp in Finnish

cusp in Finnish is kärki, käännekohta, kärkipiste — cusp means a critical point where something is about to change or begin.

cusp in Finnish

kärki
noun
käännekohta
noun
(figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
kärki
noun
(geometry) A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
kärkipiste
noun
(geometry) A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
kuspi
noun
(dentistry) Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.
kärki
noun
(dentistry) Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.

What does "cusp" mean?

  1. noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
    "The company was on the cusp of a major breakthrough."
  2. noun A sharp or pointed tip, including the pointed part of a tooth.
    "The dentist examined the cusp of the molar."
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cusp in a sentence

  • The company was on the cusp of a major breakthrough.
  • She stood on the cusp of adulthood, about to graduate.
  • The dentist examined the cusp of the molar.

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What is "cusp" in Finnish?

"cusp" in Finnish is kärki, käännekohta, kärkipiste. cusp means: A critical point where something is about to change or begin.

How do you use "cusp" in a sentence?

Example: "The company was on the cusp of a major breakthrough." In Finnish, "cusp" is kärki, käännekohta, kärkipiste.

Are there other ways to say "cusp" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "cusp": kärki, käännekohta, kärkipiste, kuspi.

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