cusp

US /kʌsp/
UK /kʌsp/
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1.

cúspide, umbral

a point of transition between two different states

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She was on the cusp of a major career breakthrough.
Ella estaba en la cúspide de un gran avance en su carrera.
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The company is on the cusp of a new era of innovation.
La empresa está en la cúspide de una nueva era de innovación.
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brinkthresholdvergeedgepoint
2.

cúspide, punta

a pointed end where two curves meet, in particular on a tooth or a leaf

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The dentist examined the cusp of her molar.
El dentista examinó la cúspide de su molar.
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Each leaf has a distinct cusp at its tip.
Cada hoja tiene una cúspide distinta en su punta.
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