os·cu·la·tion ( s ky -l  shn)n. 1. a. The act of kissing. b. A kiss. 2. Mathematics A contact, as between two curves or surfaces, at three or more common points. os cu·la·tory (sky-l-tôr , -t r) adj. |
osculation [ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən]
n
1. (Mathematics) Also called tacnode Maths a point at which two branches of a curve have a common tangent, each branch extending in both directions of the tangent
2. Rare the act or an instance of kissing
osculatory [ˈɒskjʊlətərɪ -trɪ] adj
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| Noun | 1. | osculation - (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement contact - the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity; "litmus paper turns red on contact with an acid" |
| 2. |  osculation - the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)touching, touch - the act of putting two things together with no space between them; "at his touch the room filled with lights" deep kiss, French kiss, soul kiss - an openmouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth |
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