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Tangency :: Tangency (n.) The quality or state of being tangent; a contact or touching.

Tangent :: Tangent (v. t.) A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion of the straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point of tangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, the axis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. See Trigonometrical function, under Function..

Tractrix :: Tractrix (n.) A curve such that the part of the tangent between the point of tangency and a given straight line is constant; -- so called because it was conceived as described by the motion of one end of a tangent line as the other end was drawn along the given line.

Tangence :: Tangence (n.) Tangency.

Taction :: Taction (n.) The act of touching; touch; contact; tangency.

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