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tangency

tangency

9.5
A point where two wires touch to make an electric connection
  • noun
  • /ˈtæn.dʒən.si/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tangencia
  • The tangency between the two wires must be clean to ensure a proper electrical connection.

Examples

  • Any dirt or corrosion at the tangency could lead to a loss of signal in the circuit.

  • Technicians checked each tangency in the system before powering up the device.

  • The two wires have a tangency that allows current to flow.

  • Can you explain the concept of tangency in electrical circuits?

  • The tangency between the two wires must be clean to ensure a proper electrical connection.

  • Technicians checked each tangency in the system before powering up the device.

  • Any dirt or corrosion at the tangency could lead to a loss of signal in the circuit.

Synonyms

contact
vstangency
  • Specialized
43 5.5

A place where two metal parts touch to pass electricity

is the general meeting point and does not stress current flow
interface
vstangency
34 5.1

A place where two areas or groups meet and interact

means the exact physical meeting point rather than a broader interaction area
adjacency
vstangency
1 6.8

A situation where two things are next to each other or touching

focuses on the exact meeting point rather than general side by side closeness
electrical contact
vstangency
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A point or surface that lets electricity flow from one part to another

focuses on the simple meeting junction rather than conductive function
contiguity
vstangency
1 8.7

The state of being next to or touching something

refers to a single meeting point, not the ongoing state of closeness
crosspoint
vstangency
  • Specialized
6.6

A point where two lines meet to make a connection in electronics or networks

is the precise meeting point rather than a mere crossing
touching
vstangency
2.5

Contact when two things are put together with no space between them

names the fixed meeting point where objects meet rather than the action

Surface Forms

tangency singular
tangencies plural

Morphology

tangency = tangent (transparent) = tangent + cy

The noun is formed from the adjective 'tangent' with the standard noun-forming suffix '-cy', yielding the 'state or condition of being tangent', which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Tangency comes from the Latin word tangere, which means 'to touch', and it is related to English words like tangent and tangible. Think of it as the exact 'touch' point where two electrical conductors meet, so a dirty tangency can break the signal.