Synonyms for tangent
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
Related words
- Word family
- tangential tangency
- Phrases
- inverse tangent tangent line
Forms
- Plural
- tangents → tans…
Example sentences
- tan We changed the color of our house from tan to blue.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tangent | steady | |
| tan | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- tan1