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

Derived Forms

• ˌinterˌoscuˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• inter·oscu·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interosculate¹

First recorded in 1880–85; inter- + osculate

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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