Associations to the word «Tangency»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

TANGENCY, noun. The state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing.
TANGENCY, noun. (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke