decussate

An adjective describing something arranged in the form of an X or crossed in opposite directions, often used in botany or anatomy.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das in Form eines X angeordnet oder in entgegengesetzten Richtungen überkreuzt ist; wird häufig in der Botanik oder Anatomie verwendet.

1. Crossed or Intersected C2 formal

   Arranged or crossing each other in the shape of an X; intersecting.

   • The leaves of the plant are arranged in a decussate pattern.
   • The fibers in the tissue are decussate, forming a cross-like structure.
   • The artist used decussate lines to create a sense of depth.

   🇩🇪überkreuzt

   Synonyme: cross-shapedcrossedcruciateintersecting

• more decussate comparative form
• most decussate superlative form

An obsolete verb meaning to intersect or cross in the form of an X; to divide or mark with crossed lines.

• 🇩🇪Fachsprachliches Verb, das bedeutet, sich kreuzförmig zu überschneiden oder überkreuzen, insbesondere in Form eines X; etwas mit sich kreuzenden Linien durchtrennen oder markieren.

1. Cross or intersect C2 formal

   To cross or intersect each other, forming an X shape.

   • The nerve fibers decussate in the brainstem.
   • The two paths decussate in the middle of the garden.
   • In the spinal cord, certain tracts decussate to the opposite side.

   🇩🇪Sich kreuzen

   Synonyme: crisscrosscrossintersect

• decussated past participle
• decussated past simple
• decussating present participle
• decussates third person singular