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cusp in French

cusp in French is point de rebroussement, cuspide — cusp means a critical point where something is about to change or begin.

cusp in French

point de rebroussement
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.
cuspide
noun

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."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "cusp" in French?

"cusp" in French is point de rebroussement, cuspide. 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 French, "cusp" is point de rebroussement, cuspide.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cusp": point de rebroussement, cuspide.

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