How is the word касательная translated from Russian to English

Прямая, касающаяся кривой в одной точке.

A straight line touching a curve at one point.

noun
English translation
tangent

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  • Проведите касательную к окружности в точке А. Draw a tangent to the circle at point A.

  • Он ударился в отступление о своём детстве. He went off on a tangent about his childhood.

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FAQ about “касательная”

How is “касательная” translated from Russian?
“касательная” translates into English as “tangent”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “касательная” mean?
Meaning of “касательная”: Прямая, касающаяся кривой в одной точке. In English — “tangent”.
What part of speech is “касательная”?
“касательная” is a noun.
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