cusp

noun
UK: /kʌsp/
US: /kʌsp/

  1. A pointed end where two curves meet.

    1. The cusp of the waxing crescent moon was very bright last night.
    2. The architect designed the building with decorative cusps along the roofline.

  2. A point that marks the beginning of something; a threshold.

    1. He was on the cusp of a major breakthrough in his research.
    2. The company is on the cusp of launching its innovative new product line.

  3. In astrology, the point on an astrological chart where a sign begins.

    1. She was born on the cusp of two astrological signs.
    2. People born on the cusp often exhibit traits from both zodiac signs.

Synonyms

threshold edge verge border point
cusp verb

  1. To border on or overlap.

    1. The movie's genre cusps the line between thriller and horror.
    2. His actions cusp recklessness, demonstrating a disregard for potential harm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cusp" in English means: A pointed end where two curves meet., A point that marks the beginning of something; a threshold., In astrology, the point on an astrological chart where a sign begins..

The phonetic transcription of "cusp" is /kʌsp/ in British English and /kʌsp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cusp": threshold, edge, verge, border, point.

Example usage of "cusp": "The cusp of the waxing crescent moon was very bright last night.". More examples on the page.