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decussate

/dɪˈkʌs.eɪt/

2 entries

adjective

/dɪˈkʌs.eɪt/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то расположенное в форме буквы X или перекрещенное в противоположных направлениях, часто используется в ботанике или анатомии.

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

  1. Crossed or IntersectedC2formal

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

    ruПерекрестный

    • 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.

    Synonymscross-shapedcrossedcruciateintersecting

Forms
  • more decussate comparative form
  • most decussate superlative form

verb

/dɪˈkʌs.eɪt/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий пересекаться или скрещиваться в форме буквы X; разделять или отмечать перекрещивающимися линиями.

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

  1. C2formal

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

    ruПересекаться

    • 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.

    Synonymscrisscrosscrossintersect

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