Cusp

usgb/kʌsp/
noun

A point of change, a point where something shifts from one state into another.

We are on the cusp of a major breakthrough in cancer research.
Visual representation of "cusp" - A point of change, a point where something shifts from one state into another.

Often appears as...

  • on the cusp of
  • cusp of change
Definition 1 of 5
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Imminent Transition

Indicates an important change is about to happen, often in a positive light.

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She's on the cusp of choosing her career path.
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Precise Moment

Used for the exact moment when change begins, emphasizing a specific time or event.

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The innovation put us on the cusp of a new era.
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Metaphorical Usage

Often used metaphorically to describe intangible or abstract transitions.

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The nation is on the cusp of significant social change.
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