osculant
[ os-kyuh-luh nt ]
/ ˈɒs kyə lənt /
adjective
united by certain common characteristics.
adhering closely; embracing.
Words nearby osculant
oscilloscope,
oscine,
oscitancy,
oscitant,
osco-umbrian,
osculant,
oscular,
osculate,
osculating circle,
osculating plane,
osculation
Example sentences from the Web for osculant
If each circle is regarded as absolute, the series is broken, though the osculant groups connect the circular ones.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William KirbyThis is an osculant Order, and is distinguished from the other Aptera L. in undergoing a regular metamorphosis.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William KirbyOsculant: intermediate in character between two groups or series.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology |John. B. SmithIn this scheme the osculant classes are those placed between the circles.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) |William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for osculant
osculant
/ (ˈɒskjʊlənt) /
adjective
biology
(of an organism or group of organisms) possessing some of the characteristics of two different taxonomic groups
zoology
closely joined or adhering
Word Origin for osculant
C19: from Latin
ōsculārī to kiss; see
osculum