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Osculation: meaning, definitions and examples

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osculation

 

[ ษ’skjสŠหˆleษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

Osculation refers to the process of finding the best approximation of a curve by a circle at a given point. This is often used in differential geometry and is related to the concept of curvature. The term emphasizes how closely a geometric shape approximates another shape at a specific point.

Synonyms

approximation, tangential contact

Examples of usage

  • The osculation of the parabola at its vertex reveals its curvature.
  • In differential geometry, osculation circles are crucial for analyzing surfaces.
  • Engineers use osculation to determine the strength of curves in structural designs.
Context #2 | Noun

general

In a more general sense, osculation can refer to kissing or the act of touching. While its use in this context is less common, it still conveys the idea of closeness or contact.

Synonyms

kiss, touch

Examples of usage

  • The osculation at the end of the romantic scene captured all their emotions.
  • Children often engage in playful osculation during games.
  • In the play, osculation was a recurring theme of affection.

Translations

Translations of the word "osculation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น osculaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคฎเฅเคฌเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oskulation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ciuman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะบัƒะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oskulacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽฅๅป (ใ›ใฃใทใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oscillation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ osculaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถpmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุจูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oskulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oskulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽฅๅป (jiฤ“wฤ›n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oskulacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ koss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั†ะตะปัƒะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถpmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ osculaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'osculation' originates from the Latin 'osculari', which means 'to kiss'. This etymological root is derived from 'osculum', meaning 'a little mouth' or 'a kiss'. The usage of the term has evolved, particularly in the fields of mathematics and geometry, where it gained a specialized meaning. Over time, although it retained its original association with kissing, the word has predominantly been employed in scientific contexts to describe the relationship between curves and circles. Its mathematical application denotes a precise and technical use of the term, while the romantic connotation remains more informal and less prevalent in modern discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,851, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.