TANGENTS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TANGENTS
A straight line touching a curve at a single point without crossing it there.
A function of an angle that gives the ratio of the sine to the cosine, in either the real or complex numbers. Symbols: tan, tg.
A topic nearly unrelated to the main topic, but having a point in common with it.
"I believe we went off onto a tangent when we started talking about monkeys on unicycles at his retirement party."
Examples of TANGENTS in a Sentence
- "I believe we went off onto a tangent when we started talking about monkeys on unicycles at his retirement party."
Word Details
Is TANGENTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TANGENTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TANGENTS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TANGENTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | n | g | e | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TANGENTS
100 words from the letters in TANGENTS
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How to Use TANGENTS in Word Games
TANGENTS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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