bicuspid
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbaɪ.kʌs.pɪd//
KK: /ˈbaɪ.kʌs.pɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has two points or peaks, like a shape or a tooth.
Example
The dentist explained that a bicuspid tooth is used for grinding food.
Conversation
Did you see that new building downtown?
Yeah, it has such a unique design with those bicuspid features.
I know, right? It makes it stand out from the other buildings.
Exactly! I love how modern architecture can be so creative.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
double
twofold
paired
Antonyms
single
unpaired
solitary
noun
Definition
A type of tooth in humans that has two points or cusps, commonly known as a premolar, used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist explained that the bicuspid is important for chewing.
Conversation
Did you ever have trouble with your bicuspid teeth?
Yeah, I had to get one of mine fixed last year.
I heard those teeth can be tricky to take care of.
Root Explanation
Bicuspid → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "cuspis" (from Latin, meaning point or cusp). The word "bicuspid" refers to a tooth that has two points or cusps, typically found in the human mouth.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'cuspis' meaning point — a bicuspid is a tooth with two points.
Visually Confused Words
cuspid
unicuspid
tricuspid