Synonyms for tangency
-dʒən sitan·gen·cy

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1. tangencynoun

   the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing

   Synonyms:
   contact

2. contact, tangencynoun

   (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact

   "they forget to solder the contacts"

   Synonyms:
   link, touch, striking, liaison, impinging, physical contact, inter-group communication, contact, middleman, contact lens

Matched Categories

1. • Contact
   • Electronics
   • Junction

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