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Definition of Tangency
1. Noun. The state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing.
2. Noun. (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact. "They forget to solder the contacts"
Exact synonyms: Contact
Specialized synonyms: Breaker Point, Distributor Point, Point, Electrical Contact, P-n Junction, Short, Short Circuit, Sound Bow, Pole, Terminal, Tread, Contact Arm, Wiper, Wiper Arm
Generic synonyms: Conjunction, Junction
Category relationships: Electronics
Specialized synonyms: Breaker Point, Distributor Point, Point, Electrical Contact, P-n Junction, Short, Short Circuit, Sound Bow, Pole, Terminal, Tread, Contact Arm, Wiper, Wiper Arm
Generic synonyms: Conjunction, Junction
Category relationships: Electronics
Definition of Tangency
1. n. The quality or state of being tangent; a contact or touching.
Definition of Tangency
1. Noun. state of being tangent ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tangency
1. the state of being in immediate physical contact [n -CIES]