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- [os-kyuh-leyt]
- /ˈɒs kyəˌleɪt/
- /ˈɒ.skjʊ.leɪt/
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- [os-kyuh-leyt]
- /ˈɒs kyəˌleɪt/
Definitions of osculate word
- verb without object osculate to come into close contact or union. 1
- verb without object osculate Geometry. (of a curve) to touch another curve or another part of the same curve so as to have the same tangent and curvature at the point of contact. 1
- verb with object osculate to bring into close contact or union. 1
- verb with object osculate Geometry. (of a curve) to touch (another curve or another part of the same curve) in osculation or close contact. 1
- verb with object osculate to kiss. 1
- noun osculate (of a curve or surface) touch (another curve or surface) so as to have a common tangent at the point of contact. 1
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Origin of osculate
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin ōsculātus (past participle of ōsculārī to kiss), equivalent to ōscul(um) kiss, literally, little mouth (see osculum) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Osculate
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for osculate
verb osculate
- kiss — to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.: He kissed his son on the cheek.
- snog — to kiss and cuddle.
- smooch — smutch.
- buss — A buss is a kiss.
- contact — Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly.
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