I. ˈdekəˌsāt, də̇ˈk-, dēˈk-, usu -d.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin decussatus, past participle of decussare, from decussis number ten, numeral X, intersection of two lines, irregular from decem ten + ass-, as copper coin — more at ace
transitive verb
: to cross, cut, or divide in the form of an X : intersect
intransitive verb
: to cross each other in the form of an X : intersect
II. “, -_sə̇t adjective
Etymology: Latin decussatus, past participle of decussare
1. : shaped like an X
a decussate cross
2. botany : arranged in pairs each at right angles to the next pair above or below
decussate leaves
— compare brachiate
• dec·us·sate·ly adverb