Cuspids: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuspids

 

[ หˆkสŒspษชdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dental term

Cuspids, also known as canine teeth, are the pointed teeth located between the incisors and the premolars in both the upper and lower jaws. They play a crucial role in biting and tearing food. Cuspids are typically the longest teeth in the mouth and are essential for maintaining dental alignment.

Synonyms

canine teeth, eye teeth.

Examples of usage

  • The dentist inspected my cuspids during the check-up.
  • Cuspids are important for proper chewing functionality.
  • She had a slight misalignment of her cuspids.
  • The primary cuspids usually fall out around the age of six.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuspids" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caninos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคจเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eckzรคhne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ taring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฌๆญฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caninos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpek diลŸleri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ ์ด๋นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpiฤรกky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpiฤรกky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šฌ้ฝฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pasji zobje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hundatennur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ ั‚ั–ัั‚ะตั€ั–

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it diลŸlษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caninos

Etymology

The term 'cuspid' originates from the Latin word 'cuspis', meaning 'point' or 'spear'. This etymology reflects the pointed shape of the canine teeth, which are designed to puncture and tear food. The usage of the word in dentistry can be traced back to the early 19th century as dental anatomy and terminology evolved. Cuspids are notable for their distinctive shape and function, which has made them a focal point in both dental education and practice. Over time, the understanding of cuspids has expanded with advances in dental health and orthodontics, emphasizing their significance in overall dental health and aesthetics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,730, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.