1. Having a cusp or cusps; ending in a sharp point or points.
Usage: Often used in botany, geology, and geography to describe shapes with pointed projections.

Examples

• The cuspated leaves of the holly plant have sharp points along their edges.
• Geologists studied the cuspated coastline where the peninsula extended into the sea.
• The cuspated arch in the cathedral's design featured pointed tips at its crown.
• The cuspated shape of the arrowhead made it effective for hunting.
• Botanists identified the plant by its distinctive cuspated leaf margins.