decussate

Speech parts

1. decussate - Adjective

2. decussate - Verb

3. decussate - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

To cross at an acute angle; to cut or divide in the form of X; to intersect; -- said of lines in geometrical figures, rays of light, nerves, etc.

Alt. of Decussated

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

intersecting intersectant cleave chine crosscut across transverse chisel bridge cross bar quarter crossing chip divide
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Antonyms

focus join link mix connect combine
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Hypernyms

cross

Related terms

decussation decussative

Derivatives

decussated decussating

Examples

this nerve decussates the other Source: Internet

the fibers decussate Source: Internet

After the spiral phase, which may last from several to many nodes, the arrangement reverts to decussate by the absorption of some of the leaf-bearing faces of the stem. Source: Internet

Brooker & Kleinig (2001) In all except a few species, the leaves form in pairs on opposite sides of a square stem, consecutive pairs being at right angles to each other (decussate). Source: Internet

The leaves emerge oppositely, each pair at right angles to the previous one (called decussate) or whorled. Source: Internet

The phyllotaxis is usually decussate, rarely whorled (e.g. Fadogia ), or rarely alternate resulting from the suppression of one leaf at each node (e.g. Sabicea sthenula). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

decurved decury decussant decussated decussately decussation