decussate

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Synonyms: decurtate, decussated, decussates, decussative, docusate, decussatio, degustate

Antonyms: decurtate, decussated, decussates, decussative, docusate, decussatio, degustate

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Adjective

1. Crossed; intersected; resembling a letter X.
2. {{senseid|en|zoology}} {{lb|en|zoology}} Having anatomical structures or markings crossing each other, typically in an X shape or at right angles.
3. {{senseid|en|botany}} {{lb|en|botany}} Having [[opposite]] leaves arranged [[alternate]]ly at right angles.
4. {{rfv-sense|en}} {{lb|en|rhetoric}} Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other.

Verb

1. To form an [[X]] or to [[cross]] or [[intersect]].

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