Osculation

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: the act of caressing with the lips or an instance thereof
§2: (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent
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