† decussativeadj.
Obsolete. rare.
Characterized by decussation; crossing.
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the world > space > relative position > fact or condition of being transverse > intersection > [adjective] > crossing or crossed over each other > cross-shaped
decussated1658
decussative1658
cruciform1661
cross-shaped17..
crucial1706
decussate1825
cross-headed1866
ten-shaped1907
1658 Sir T. Browne Garden of Cyrus iii, in Hydriotaphia: Urne-buriall 152 By decussative diametrals, Quincunciall Lines and angles.
Derivatives
deˈcussatively adv.
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the world > space > relative position > fact or condition of being transverse > intersection > [adverb]
acrossa1250
crosswise1398
overcrossa1525
per or in cross1562
crossways1564
athwart1607
decussatively1658
cruciformly1834
1658 Sir T. Browne Garden of Cyrus i, in Hydriotaphia: Urne-buriall 98 The High-Priest was anointed decussatively or in the form of a X.
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adj.1658