tangency Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of being tangent; having contact at a single point or along a line without crossing
  2. noun (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact
    contact.
    • they forget to solder the contacts

WordNet

Tan"gen*cy noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being tangent; a contact or touching.

Webster 1913