tangency
tangency · tangencies
The state of being tangentThe state of being tangent; an instance of (something) being tangent.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being tangent; an instance of (something) being tangent.
the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing
Forms
plural: tangenciesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact:contact
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable