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dec·us·sate 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 |