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Tangential

Of or pertaining to a tangent; in the direction of a tangent.

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Tan 74% connected

See Picul.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tan 74% connected

See Picul.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tangent 74% connected

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 give…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tangent 74% connected

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 give…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Tangent 66% connected

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 give…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Digressive 92% connected

Departing from the main subject; partaking of the nature of digression.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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