1. to unite or blend together; to join or connect in such a way that the parts seem to merge
Usage: formal; often used in medical, botanical, or anatomical contexts
2. to kiss; to touch with the lips
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The two blood vessels inosculate at the junction, forming a continuous network.
• In the plant's vascular system, the xylem and phloem inosculate to transport nutrients efficiently.
• The rivers inosculate near the delta, their waters blending together.
• The artist's brushstrokes inosculate so seamlessly that the colors appear to merge.
• The two theories inosculate at several key points, suggesting a deeper connection.