tangent

The word “tangent” has 2 syllables: tan-gent

It's pronounced as /ˈtæn.dʒənt/

What is synonym and antonym for tangent?

In the thesaurus, “tangent” has 40 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tangent along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tangent

aside
circuitousness
circularity
circumlocution
contiguous
dead
diffuseness
digression
divagation
empty
excursion
excursus
extraneous
immaterial
impertinent
inane
inapplicable
inapposite
inappropriate
inapt
incidental
inconsequential
insignificant
irrelative
irrelevant
meaningless
moot
parenthesis
peripheral
pointless
prolixity
rambling
senseless
tangential
unimportant
unsuitable
useless
verbosity
windiness
wordiness

Antonyms for tangent

applicable
apposite
appropriate
apropos
apt
fit
germane
important
material
meaningful
pertinent
pointed
relative
relevant
sensible
significant
suitable
useful

Meanings of tangent

noun
1. A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
2. A function of an angle that gives the ratio of the sine to the cosine, in either the real or complex numbers. Symbols: tan, tg.
3. A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
4. A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.
adjective
1. Touching a curve at a single point but not crossing it at that point.
2. Of a topic, only loosely related to a main topic.

Example Sentences

The conversation quickly went off on a tangent and we ended up discussing unrelated topics.
He introduced a tangent about his childhood that made the story even more interesting.
The scientist explained the main theory before briefly touching on a tangent related to quantum physics.
During the meeting, she brought up a tangent that distracted everyone from the main agenda.
As we walked through the park, we went off on a tangent and ended up discovering a hidden garden.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tangent, such as: applicable, apposite, appropriate, apropos, apt, aside, circuitousness.

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