1noun
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
01 Word definition
tangent
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is TANGENT a word?
Yes. TANGENT is a 7-letter noun. a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-A-N-G-E-N-THow do you spell TANGENT?
TANGENT contains 7 letters, begins with T, and ends with T.
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2noun
ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗tan
02 Letter breakdown
How is TANGENT spelled?
T1A2N3G4E5N6T7
03 Word-game status
Can you play TANGENT?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About TANGENT.
How do you spell TANGENT?
TANGENT is spelled T-A-N-G-E-N-T. It contains 7 letters.