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tangent

/ˈtæn.dʒənt/

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noun

A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
A function of an angle that gives the ratio of the sine to the cosine, in either the real or complex numbers. Symbols: tan, tg.
A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
"I believe we went off onto a tangent when we started talking about monkeys on unicycles at his retirement party."
A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.

Synonyms:tangent line

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.

Word Statistics

Letter Count7 letters

Syllables2 syllables

Difficulty Level

Hard

Word FrequencyUncommon

Vowel Count2 vowels

Consonant Count5 consonants

Letter Analysis & Structure

Starts With"T" Ends With"T"

First LetterT

Last LetterT

Letter Breakdown

T

A

N

G

E

N

T

Game Compatibility & Validity

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Suitable for Vocabulary Learning

Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)

Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle

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