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tangent in Finnish

tangent in Finnish is harhapolku, sivuraide, tangentti — tangent means a straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.

tangent in Finnish

harhapolku
noun
A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
sivuraide
noun
A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
tangentti
noun
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.
sivuaja
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."

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 Finnish

tan

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tangent" in Finnish?

"tangent" in Finnish is harhapolku, sivuraide, tangentti. 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 Finnish, "tangent" is harhapolku, sivuraide, tangentti.

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

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "tangent": harhapolku, sivuraide, tangentti, sivuaja.

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