noun
osculation
Osculation (noun) means the action of kissing.
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noun
1
The action of kissing.
2
A close contact.
3
A contact between curves or surfaces, at which point they have a common tangent.
4
The determination of whether a number is divisible by another by means of certain operations on its digits.
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Etymology
From Latin ōsculātiō (“a kissing”), from ōsculor (“to kiss”). By surface analysis, osculate + -ion.
Rhymes for osculation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of osculation?
"osculation" (noun) means the action of kissing.
What are the different meanings of osculation?
"osculation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of kissing; 2. A close contact; 3. A contact between curves or surfaces, at which point they have a common tangent.