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interosculate

[ in-ter-os-kyuh-leyt ]

verb (used without object)

, in·ter·os·cu·lat·ed, in·ter·os·cu·lat·ing.
  1. to interpenetrate; inosculate.
  2. to form a connecting link.


interosculate

/ ˌɪntərˈɒskjʊˌleɪt /

verb

  1. rare.
    intr biology (of two different species or groups of organisms) to share certain characteristics
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Derived Forms

  • ˌinterˌoscuˈlation, noun
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Other Words From

  • inter·oscu·lation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of interosculate1

First recorded in 1880–85; inter- + osculate
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Example Sentences

The Adige has now just reached this state: its delta is continuous with the delta of the Po, and their branches interosculate.

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