noun
osculation
Osculation (noun) means the act of kissing.
noun
1
The act of kissing.
2
An instance of close contact.
3
(geometry) A point where two curves or surfaces touch and share the same direction.
4
(maths) A way of checking whether one number divides another by working with its digits.
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Etymology
From Latin ōsculātiō ("a kissing"), from ōsculor ("to kiss"). By surface analysis, it is osculate plus -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for osculation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of osculation?
"osculation" (noun) means the act of kissing.
What is another word for osculation?
Other words for "osculation" include kiss, buss.
What are the different meanings of osculation?
"osculation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of kissing; 2. An instance of close contact; 3. (geometry) A point where two curves or surfaces touch and share the same direction.
