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- pronunciation:
- taen
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- phrases:
- go off on a tangent
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
in contact, esp. at a single point or along a single line; touching.
- similar words:
- touching
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| definition 2: |
irrelevant; diverging from the main focus of a matter.
We don't need to hear these tangent remarks of his. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a tangent line or plane.
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| definition 2: |
in a right triangle, the ratio of the side opposite a given angle to the side adjacent to the angle.
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| definition 3: |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression.
We need to remain focused on our topic today and not go off on any tangents. |
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| phrase: |
go off on a tangent |
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