a.
Osculatory circle. (Geom.)
Osculatory plane (to a curve of double curvature),
Osculatory sphere
n. [ LL. osculatorium. See Osculate. ] (R. C. Ch.) Same as Pax, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
‖n. pl. [ NL. See Oscillatory. ] (Bot.) Same as Oscillaria. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. oscillatoire. See Oscillate. ] Moving, or characterized by motion, backward and forward like a pendulum; swinging; oscillating; vibratory;