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Meaning of decussation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
dɛkʌˈseɪʃən

Definitions

A crossing or intersection of lines etc. so as to form an X-shape.

Equivalents

Français décussation

Examples

“[…] which being doubled at the angle, makes up the Letter χ, that is the Emphaticall decussation, or fundamentall figure.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

decussorium decyanation decycling decyclization decyl decylaldehyde

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