Definition of TANGENCY

tangency

Plural: tangencies

Noun

  • The state of being tangent; the property of touching at a single point.
  • the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing
  • (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
  • The state of being tangent; an instance of (something) being tangent.

Examples

  • Achieving "TANGENCY" with a bonus square was crucial for his high-scoring Scrabble play.

Synonyms

contact

Scrabble Score: 14

tangency: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tangency: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tangency: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

tangency: valid Words With Friends Word