The difference between Bicuspid and Premolar

When used as nouns, bicuspid means a tooth with two cusps, whereas premolar means a tooth situated in front of the molar teeth.

When used as adjectives, bicuspid means having two points or prominences, whereas premolar means before a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of development.

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  1. Bicuspid as an adjective:

    Having two points or prominences; ending in two points; said of teeth, leaves, fruit, etc.

  1. Bicuspid as a noun:

    A tooth with two cusps; a premolar tooth.

  1. Premolar as a noun:

    A tooth situated in front of the molar teeth; especially a tooth in humans with two cusps which is between the canines and the molars (Latin: singular dens premolaris, plural dentes premolares)

  1. Premolar as an adjective:

    Before a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of development; deciduous.

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