Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Osculating.
Osculating - as a verb
Be intermediate between two taxonomic groups
Example: "These species osculate"
Have at least three points in common with
Example: "One curve osculates the other"
Osculating - as an adjective
(of a curve) having three or more points coincident with another
Example Sentences
"The osculating circles are used to approximate the curvature of a curve at a specific point."
"The osculating plane represents the best linear approximation to a surface at a given point."
"In osculating motion, the object comes into brief contact with the surface before continuing on its trajectory."
"The osculating orbit of a satellite is the path it would follow if only influenced by the gravitational force of a central body."
"The osculating parabola is the best fit curve to a function at a particular point."
Word Game Points
Is OSCULATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, osculating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OSCULATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is OSCULATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, osculating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOSCULATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OSCULATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, osculating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOSCULATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
