antitangent

/ˌæntɪˈtændʒənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a line that is the opposite of the tangent to a curve at a given point, used in geometry and calculus.

“The engineer used the concept of antitangent to calculate the curvature of the bridge.”

Synonyms

  • normal line
  • secant

Antonyms

  • tangent