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osculation Definition and Meaning in English (osculation definition)

noun
Synonyms:kiss
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Osculation definition: The act of kissing, often used in a formal or scientific context.

Definitions of Osculation

  1. 1noun(formal)

    The act of kissing, often used in a formal or scientific context.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    In mathematics, the contact between two curves or surfaces at a point where they share a common tangent and curvature.

Example Sentences

formal

“The painting depicted a tender osculation between the lovers.”

formal

“In geometry, the osculation of the two curves was observed at the origin.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveosculate
adjectiveosculatory

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Osculation definition: The act of kissing, often used in a formal or scientific context.
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'Osculation' translates to 'osculation' in English. Osculation definition: The act of kissing, often used in a formal or scientific context.
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