tangent in Greek
tangent in Greek is εφαπτομένη — tangent means a straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
tangent in Greek
εφαπτομένη
Pronounced: efaptomeni
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.
What does "tangent" mean?
-
noun A straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
"Draw a tangent to the circle at that point."
-
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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Greek.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Greek meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Greek
tangent in a sentence
- Draw a tangent to the circle at that point.
- In geometry class, we learned that a tangent meets the circle at only one 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 Greek
Common Greek translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "tangent" in Greek?
"tangent" in Greek is εφαπτομένη. tangent means: A straight line that touches a curve at exactly one point without crossing it.
How do you pronounce εφαπτομένη?
"tangent" in Greek is εφαπτομένη, pronounced "efaptomeni".
How do you use "tangent" in a sentence?
Example: "Draw a tangent to the circle at that point." In Greek, "tangent" is εφαπτομένη.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
