English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin compitus (crossroads).

Adjective edit

compital (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Of the vein of a leaf, intersecting at a wide angle.
  2. Of or pertaining to crossroads.
    • 2011, Brenda Longfellow, Roman Imperialism and Civic Patronage:
      The compital shrines stood at primary crossroads in the vici and received sacrifices during the annual Compitalia Festival.