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Tangent

Verb Another word for tangent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a single point, but if extended does not cross it at that point

Synonyms & similar words

tan digression detour divergence aside departure deviation excursion rambling veering drift sidetrack straying wandering departure deflection departure difference discrepancy variation

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