Tangency Definition
tangency
noun
- the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing
- (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts"
Words that rhyme with tangency
Usage tips for "tangency"
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