cuneately

/ˈkjuːniɪtli/
adverb
  1. In a wedge-shaped manner; with a narrow, tapering form.
    • The leaf narrowed cuneately toward the stem.
    • The fossil's base tapered cuneately, indicating its botanical origin.
    • The artist carved the stone cuneately, creating a sharp point at one end.
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