Cuspid: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuspid

 

[ หˆkสŒspษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tooth anatomy

A cuspid, also known as a canine tooth, is one of the pointed teeth located between the incisors and premolars in the mouth. In humans, there are four cuspids, two in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw. They are primarily used for tearing food and play an important role in the alignment and occlusion of the teeth. Due to their prominent position, cuspids are often the first teeth to be affected by dental issues such as decay.

Synonyms

canine, corner tooth

Examples of usage

  • The dentist examined her cuspid for cavities.
  • Cuspids are essential for biting into tough foods.
  • After the orthodontic treatment, her cuspids aligned perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuspid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคจเคพเค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eckzahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ taring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒัะฟั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฌๆญฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuspide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colmillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpek diลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุซู‰ ุงู„ูƒู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ caninus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฌ้ฝฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hundatรถnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ ั‚ั–ัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it diลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colmillo

Etymology

The term 'cuspid' originates from the Latin word 'cuspidis', meaning 'point' or 'sharp point', tracing back to the root 'cuspis', which refers to a pointed or sharp object. It has been used in English since the early 19th century to specifically denote the canine tooth due to its pointed shape. Cuspids are significant in dental anatomy and function, playing a key role in how teeth interact during chewing and biting. The historical context around cuspids also includes their importance in both dental practice and human evolution, as canines in animals are crucial for grasping and tearing food, reflecting their evolutionary function in diet and survival.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,572 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.