verb
osculate
Osculate (verb) means (geometry) To touch another curve so closely that both share the same direction and curve at that point.
verb
1
(geometry) To touch another curve so closely that both share the same direction and curve at that point.
2
To touch or come into contact with something.
3
(formal) To kiss.
4
(biology) To form a link connecting two different genera.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ōsculātus, perfect active participle of ōsculor (“to kiss”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ōsculum (“a kiss”) + -or (verbal suffix), from ōs (“mouth”) + -culum (diminutive suffix). See also oscillate.
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What is the meaning of osculate?
"osculate" (verb) means (geometry) To touch another curve so closely that both share the same direction and curve at that point.
What is another word for osculate?
Other words for "osculate" include buss, snog, kiss.
What are the different meanings of osculate?
"osculate" has 3 main meanings: 1. (geometry) To touch another curve so closely that both share the same direction and curve at that point; 2. To touch or come into contact with something; 3. (formal) To kiss.
