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Tangent

Verb / ˈtændʒʌnt / 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

Example sentences

  1. The line is a tangent to the circle.
  2. He went off on a tangent and started talking about something completely unrelated.
  3. The professor went on a tangent about his personal life during the lecture.
  4. The car hit the curb at a tangent.
  5. The conversation took a tangent when they started talking about their favorite movies.

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  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • Stay hungry, stay foolish. - Steve Jobs
  • I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. - Michael Jordan

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