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TANGENT

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Tangent.

Tangent - as a noun

A straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point

Ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tan

Tangent - as an adjective

Touching a curve at a single point but not crossing it at that point.

Of a topic, only loosely related to a main topic.

Example Sentences

"He went off on a tangent during the meeting, talking about unrelated topics."
"Her comment was totally off on a tangent and had nothing to do with the discussion."
"I started talking about my favorite TV show and then went off on a tangent about its cast."
"The professor's lectures often seem to go off on a tangent, but they eventually come back to the main subject."
"She seemed to be on a different tangent, discussing her personal experiences instead of the assigned topic."
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Word Game Points

Is TANGENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tangent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TANGENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TANGENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tangent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANGENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TANGENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tangent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANGENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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