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tangent plane vs sheet

sheet vs tangent plane

tangent plane and sheet both are nouns.

tangent plane is not a verb while sheet is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tangent plane Yes No No No
sheet Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sheet is a hypernym of tangent plane; that is, sheet is a word with a broader meaning than tangent plane:
  • tangent plane: the plane that contains all the lines tangent to a specific point on a surface
  • sheet: (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
Other hypernyms of tangent plane include plane.
tangent plane (noun) sheet (noun)
the plane that contains all the lines tangent to a specific point on a surface bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
paper used for writing or printing
newspaper with half-size pages
any broad thin expanse or surface
(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
tangent plane (verb) sheet (verb)
cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
come down as if in sheets
Difference between tangent plane and sheet

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