Decussate

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈkəsˈseɪt/

Decussate (verb)

  1. to cross or intersect each other, forming an X shape.

Examples

  • The paths decussate at the park entrance.
  • Two roads decussate near the old bridge.

Common collocations: decussate paths, decussate lines, decussate pattern, decussate arrangement

Decussate (adjective)

  1. arranged in a pattern where parts cross each other, forming an X shape.

Examples

  • The leaves have a decussate arrangement.
  • The fabric features a decussate design.

Synonyms of Decussate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Decussate

  • — when describing lines or paths that do not intersect