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tangent in Czech

tangent in Czech is tečna, tangens — tangent means a straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.

tangent in Czech

tečna
noun
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.
tangens
noun
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.

What does "tangent" mean?

  1. noun A straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
    "Draw a tangent to the circle at that point."
  2. 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."
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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.

Similar words in Czech

tan

Common Czech translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tangent" in Czech?

"tangent" in Czech is tečna, tangens. 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 Czech, "tangent" is tečna, tangens.

Are there other ways to say "tangent" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "tangent": tečna, tangens.

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