decussate
/dɪˈkʌseɪt/
verb
- To cross or intersect, especially in the form of an X.
- In the brain, nerve fibers often decussate, meaning they cross from one side to the other.
- The two paths decussate in the middle of the garden, creating a clear crossroads.
- The branches of the tree decussate as they grow, forming a pattern of crossing limbs.
adjective
- Arranged in opposite pairs, each pair at right angles to the previous one; crossed or intersecting like an X.
- The leaves on this plant are decussate, with each pair growing at a right angle to the one below.
- The artist used a decussate pattern in the mosaic, with tiles crossing to form a diamond design.
- In architecture, decussate arches can be seen in some old cathedrals, where ribs cross each other.
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