Tangency

Quick meaning: Tangency is a noun meaning The state of being tangent; an instance of (something) being tangent.

Meaning

The state of being tangent; an instance of (something) being tangent.

Example Sentences

In this section we will apply the concept of connectedness in dimension d to study tangencies of algebraic varieties.

If the original tangency is at A, then the new tangency cannot be at O or P, as either possibility would require two indifference curves to cross.[…]Instead, the new tangency is at a point like B.

To be tangent to a circle or arc, a line must touch the circle or arc at only one point, and a line drawn from the center of the circle or arc must be perpendicular to the tangent line at the point of tangency. (See Figure 6.82.)

Word Forms

• tangencies
• tangence

Synonyms for tangency

Depending on context, synonyms include contact.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include contact, tangentiality, tanginess, tangibleness, tanness, attiguousness.

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