Cuspid

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌspɪd/

Definitions of cuspid

noun a pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth in humans

Example Sentences

A1 The dentist pointed to my cuspid and said it needed a filling.

A2 I accidentally bit my tongue on my cuspid while eating.

B1 The cuspid is one of the four pointed teeth in the human mouth.

B2 The dentist recommended getting a crown for my damaged cuspid.

C1 The orthodontist suggested extracting the impacted cuspid to relieve crowding.

C2 The cuspid plays a crucial role in the chewing and tearing of food in the mouth.

Examples of cuspid in a Sentence

formal The dentist pointed out that the cuspid is one of the four types of teeth in the human mouth.

informal I think I have a cavity on my cuspid tooth.

slang I chipped my cuspid while eating a popcorn kernel.

figurative His wit was as sharp as a cuspid tooth.

Grammatical Forms of cuspid

• plural: cuspids
• comparative: more cuspid
• superlative: most cuspid
• present tense: cuspids
• future tense: will cuspid
• perfect tense: have cuspid
• continuous tense: is cuspiding
• singular: cuspid
• positive degree: cuspid
• infinitive: to cuspid
• gerund: cusping
• participle: cusped

Origin and Evolution of cuspid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cuspid' originated from the Latin word 'cuspis' meaning point or pointed end.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to pointed teeth, the word 'cuspid' has evolved to also refer to pointed or sharp objects in general.