tangency
- noun
- /ˈtæn.dʒən.si/
- Specialized
- The tangency between the two wires must be clean to ensure a proper electrical connection.
Examples
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Any dirt or corrosion at the tangency could lead to a loss of signal in the circuit.
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Technicians checked each tangency in the system before powering up the device.
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The two wires have a tangency that allows current to flow.
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Can you explain the concept of tangency in electrical circuits?
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The tangency between the two wires must be clean to ensure a proper electrical connection.
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Technicians checked each tangency in the system before powering up the device.
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Any dirt or corrosion at the tangency could lead to a loss of signal in the circuit.
Synonyms
A place where two metal parts touch to pass electricity
A place where two areas or groups meet and interact
A situation where two things are next to each other or touching
A point or surface that lets electricity flow from one part to another
The state of being next to or touching something
A point where two lines meet to make a connection in electronics or networks
Contact when two things are put together with no space between them
Surface Forms
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.