tangency (tɑ̃ʒɑ̃si)

noun
/ˈtændʒənsi/
tangence (tangens)

Signification

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Traduction de la signification
la condition de toucher sans se croiser, particulièrement en géométrie
la condition de toucher sans se croiser, particulierement en geometrie

Phrases d'exemple

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

Le cercle et la ligne sont en état de tangence en un point.
Le cercle et la ligne sont en etat de tangence en un point.

Synonymes

contact, touch, adjacency, meeting

Antonymes

separation, distance

Collocations

point of tangency, line of tangency, condition of tangency

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