Word Meaning

Meaning of "decussated" and the crossword clue

- To cross at an acute angle; to cut or divide in the form of X; to intersect; -- said of lines in geometrical figures, rays of light, nerves, etc.
- Alt. of Decussated
- of Decussate
- Crossed; intersected.
- Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches.
- Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period.