Tangent (disambiguation)

Tangent may refer to:

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  Tangent (geometry)

  In geometry, a tangent is a line that touches a curve at a point without crossing it.

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  Tangent (trigonometry function)

  In trigonometry, tangent (tan) is the ratio of sine to cosine for an angle.

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  Tangent (graphic design/typography)

  In typography and design, a tangent can refer to alignment/relationship involving touching or near-touching contours (used in some technical layout contexts).