tangent in Afrikaans
tangent in Afrikaans is tangens, tangense, raaklyn — tangent means a straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
tangent in Afrikaans
tangens
in trigonometry
tangense
in trigonometry
raaklyn
in trigonometry
raaklyne
in trigonometry
What does "tangent" mean?
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noun A straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
"Draw a tangent to the circle at that point."
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noun A sudden shift to a topic only loosely related to what was being discussed.
"He went off on a tangent about his holiday plans."
tangent in a sentence
- Draw a tangent to the circle at that point.
- He went off on a tangent about his holiday plans.
- Let's not go off on a tangent — back to the budget.
Common Afrikaans translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tangent" in Afrikaans?
"tangent" in Afrikaans is tangens, tangense, raaklyn. tangent means: A straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
How do you use "tangent" in a sentence?
Example: "Draw a tangent to the circle at that point." In Afrikaans, "tangent" is tangens, tangense, raaklyn.
Are there other ways to say "tangent" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 4 translations listed for "tangent": tangens, tangense, raaklyn, raaklyne.
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