Tangent
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A tangent line curve, or surface; specifically, that portion ofthe straight line tangent to a curve that is between the point oftangency and a given line, the given line being, for example, theaxis of abscissas, or a radius of a circle produced. SeeTrigonometrical function, under Function. Artificial, or Logarithmic,tangent, the logarithm of the natural tangent of an arc.-- Natural tangent, a decimal expressing the length of the tangentof an arc, the radius being reckoned unity.-- Tangent galvanometer (Elec.), a form of galvanometer having acircular coil and a short needle, in which the tangent of the angleof deflection of the needle is proportional to the strength of thecurrent.-- Tangent of an angle, the natural tangent of the arc subtending ormeasuring the angle.-- Tangent of an arc, a right line, as ta, touching the arc of acircle at one extremity a, and terminated by a line ct, passing fromthe center through the other extremity o.
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In mathematics, a function in [trigonometry]
To go off in a completely different subject -
Going everywhere and anywhere but the line of thought you were meant to follow
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1.) In geometry, any line in a plane that touches a circle in one, and only one, point.
2.) In trignometry, the ratio of the length on the opposite side of an angle to the length of the adjacent side of an angle. -
Mathematician who got back from the beach.
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Noun: A completely and utterly worthless computer company that sells blocks a shit, aka laptops, to college students. The company attempts to conceal their horrible product by including exclusive university features. What they don't tell you is that you can by a laptop for over ,000 cheaper that is better performance-wise, and those exclusive programs are free from the university website.
Can also be used to reference a worthless piece of crap, or a dick move. -
one that is
a. radio disc jockey that touches a circle of toenails at one toenail
b. a polar bear
c. an idiot of the 270th degree; three pie halves in radians -
A straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point, but if extended does not cross it at that point.
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To [go off on one].... To rant aimlessly, or even aimfully but never stick to one topic.
When [shiney] [new words], information and concepts distract you in conversations or in writing.
When youre interested in everything all at once.
Common to, but not specific to ADD or ADHD; but also personality.
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