Tacnode

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA point of a curve where two or more osculating circles to the curve at that point are tangent, so that two branches of the curve have ordinary tangency at the double point.

Synonyms

point of tangency double point tangent node bitangent osculating circle tangent line subtangent oscnode incircle osculation angle of torsion

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