Synonyms of the word

tangent

• n. (geometry) A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
• n. (mathematics) A function of an angle that gives the ratio of the sine to the cosine, in either the real…
• n. A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
• n. A small metal blade by which a clavichord produces sound.
• adj. (geometry) Touching a curve at a single point but not crossing it at that point.
• adj. Of a topic, only loosely related to a main topic.

tan

• n. A yellowish-brown colour.
• n. A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
• n. The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
• adj. Of a yellowish-brown.
• adj. Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.
• v. (intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
• v. (transitive) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
• v. (transitive, informal) To spank or beat.
• num. (dialect, rare) The second cardinal number two, formerly used in Celtic areas, especially Cumbria and…
• n. An Armenian drink made of yoghurt and water similar to airan and doogh.
• n. Synonym of picul, particularly in Cantonese contexts.
• n. (dialectal) A twig or small switch.