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    tan
    /tan/

    noun

    • 1. a yellowish-brown colour: "the overall colour scheme of tan and cream"
    • 2. a brown or darkened shade of skin developed after exposure to the sun: "Jenna managed to get an even golden tan" Similar become suntannedtake a suntan/tanbrowngo/become brown

    verb

    • 1. (of a person or their skin) become brown or darkened after exposure to the sun: "you'll tan very quickly in the pure air" Similar become suntannedtake a suntan/tanbrowngo/become brown
    • 2. convert (animal skin) into leather by soaking in a liquid containing tannic acid, or by the use of other chemicals.

    adjective

    • 1. of a yellowish-brown colour: "a tan baseball cap with orange piping"
    • 2. (of a person) having brown or darkened skin after exposure to the sun: North American "she looks tall, tan, and healthy"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of tan as a noun, adjective, and verb in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say tan in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tanTan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word tan as a verb, adjective, and noun. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of tan.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'tan' in British and American English. Find out the difference between 'tan' as a noun, verb, adjective, and abbreviation, and see examples and synonyms.

  5. www.math.net › tangentTangent - Math.net

    • Tangent Definitions
    • Values of The Tangent Function
    • Properties of The Tangent Function
    • Graph of The Tangent Function
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    There are two main ways in which trigonometric functions are typically discussed: in terms of right triangles and in terms of the unit circle. The right-angled triangle definition of trigonometric functions is most often how they are introduced, followed by their definitions in terms of the unit circle.

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    There are many methods that can be used to determine the value for tangent such as referencing a table of tangents, using a calculator, and approximating using the Taylor Seriesof tangent. In most practical cases, it is not necessary to compute a tangent value by hand, and a table, calculator, or some other reference will be provided.

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    Below are a number of properties of the tangent function that may be helpful to know when working with trigonometric functions.

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    The graph of tangent is periodic, meaning that it repeats itself indefinitely. Unlike sine and cosine however, tangent has asymptotes separating each of its periods. The domain of the tangent function is all real numbers except whenever cos⁡(θ)=0, where the tangent function is undefined. This occurs whenever . This can be written as θ∈R, . Below is...

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    Tangent is one of the six trigonometric functions that measures the ratio of opposite and adjacent sides of a right triangle. Learn how to find tangent using the right triangle formula, the unit circle, and a calculator, and see common tangent values and examples.

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  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › tanTAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Tan can be a verb meaning to make brown by exposure to the sun or to convert a hide into leather, or a noun meaning the brown color or a type of leather. It can also be an abbreviation for tangent or a name of a novelist or a tax note.

  7. www.cuemath.com › trigonometry › tangent-functionTangent Function - Formula, Properties, FAQs | Tan Graph | Tan x...

    What is Tangent Function? The tangent function is one of the main six trigonometric functions and is generally written as tan x. It is the ratio of the opposite side and the adjacent side of the angle in consideration in a right-angled triangle.

  8. www.britannica.com › science › tangent-mathematical-functionTangent | Definition, Formulas, & Facts | Britannica

    tangent, one of the six trigonometric functions, which, in a right triangle ABC, for an angle A, is tan A = length of side opposite angle A/ length of side adjacent to angle A. The other five trigonometric functions are sine (sin), cosine (cos), secant (sec), cosecant (csc), and cotangent (cot).