osculation Meaning & Definition
/ˌɒs.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
What Does Osculation Mean?
Osculation is a noun that means The action of kissing. It is also used to mean A kiss.
Quick Facts About Osculation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɒs.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | buss and kiss |
| Plural | osculations |
Osculation Definition (Noun)
- The action of kissing.
- A kiss.
- A close contact.
- A contact between curves or surfaces, at which point they have a common tangent.
- The determination of whether a number is divisible by another by means of certain operations on its digits.
Synonyms of Osculation
Osculation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Osculation
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Osculation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
osculation (countable and uncountable, plural osculations)
Origin of Osculation
From Latin ōsculātiō (“a kissing”), from ōsculor (“to kiss”).[1] By surface analysis, osculate + -ion.
Pronouncing Osculation
You say osculation as //ˌɒs.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Osculation
What part of speech is osculation?
Osculation is a noun.
What is another word for osculation?
You can replace osculation with words such as buss and kiss. See the full list of osculation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of osculation?
The plural of osculation is osculations.