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tangential

Meanings
  • adjective

    Related, but not directly concerned; touching at an angle; oblique.

  • noun

    A tangent is a line that intersects a curve at only one point.

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75858627"
  2. /tænˈdʒɛn.ʃəl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11074365"
Rhymes
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ranges , changes , rearranges
Variants
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tangential , tangentially
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'tangent' is used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, engineering, and astronomy.

  2. The word 'tangential' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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  1. secant: A line that intersects a curve at two points.

  2. normal vector: A vector that is perpendicular to the tangent line.

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In mathematics, a tangent line is used to find the slope of a curve at a specific point. In physics, a tangential force is a force that acts at right angles to the direction of motion.

How to Memorize "tangential"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a curve and a line touching it at only one point. This line is the tangent line.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tangent' with the word 'touch'. A tangent line touches a curve.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Touches At One Point' to remember the definition of a tangent.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'tangential', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Visualize a tangent on a circle: A tangent is a line that touches a circle at only one point. Imagine a circle and a line that touches it at one point. The word 'tangential' can be associated with this image, as it relates to something that is slightly related or touching upon a subject without fully being part of it.

2. Break down the word: The word 'tangential' can be broken down into two parts: 'tan' and 'gential'. The word 'tan' is an abbreviation for tangent, and 'gential' sounds like 'general'. So, the word 'tangential' can be thought of as 'touching on a subject in a general way'.

3. Associate with a story: Create a story that involves a tangent line. For example, imagine a detective who is trying to solve a crime. The detective follows a tangential lead, which means they are pursuing a clue that is only slightly related to the case. This story can help you remember the meaning of the word 'tangential' as something that is slightly related or touching upon a subject without fully being part of it.

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