How Do You Spell GO TANGENT?

Pronunciation: [ɡˌə͡ʊ tˈand͡ʒənt] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the phrase "go tangent" is /ɡəʊ ˈtændʒənt/. The word "go" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, while "tangent" is spelled with a "g" that is pronounced like a "j". The phonetic transcription shows how the word should be pronounced, with the stress on the second syllable of "tangent." The phrase "go tangent" is often used to describe a sudden change of topic in a conversation, or a person's tendency to veer off topic.

Common Misspellings for GO TANGENT

• ho tangent
• yo tangent
• to tangent
• gi tangent
• gk tangent
• gl tangent
• gp tangent
• g0 tangent
• g9 tangent
• go rangent
• go fangent
• go gangent
• go yangent
• go 6angent
• go 5angent
• go tzngent
• go tsngent
• go twngent
• go tqngent
• go tabgent

Etymology of GO TANGENT

The phrase "go tangent" is actually a variation or an alteration of the phrase "go off on a tangent". The term "tangent" in this context refers to a mathematical concept, derived from Latin "tangens", meaning "touching".

In mathematics, a tangent is a line that touches a curve at a single point without crossing it. It represents a departure or deviation from a main line or path. Similarly, when someone "goes off on a tangent", it means they veer off from the main topic or subject of a conversation or discussion and start talking about something unrelated or unrelated to the main point.

Over time, the phrase "go off on a tangent" has been shortened to "go tangent", which is sometimes used colloquially to describe someone digressing or going off-topic during a conversation.