Decussate (Adjective)
Meaning
Crossed or intersected in the form of an X.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The decussate arrangement of the leaves on the stem allowed them to maximize exposure to sunlight.
- The ancient symbol featured four decussate lines that converged in the center to represent unity.
- In the skeletal system, the decussate ligaments provided additional stability to the joint.
- The architect's design featured decussate beams that formed a crisscross pattern on the ceiling.
- The microscope revealed the decussate patterns of the crystalline structures within the mineral sample.