Secant

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A straight line that cuts across a curve at two or more distinct points.

“The teacher drew a secant through the circle to illustrate the theorem.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsiːkənt/

Syllables

se·cant

Related Words

Synonyms

sec

Antonyms

tangent

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

No repeated letters, the ANT ending is common but SECAN before it is distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, all common tiles but the mathematical term is valid and reliable in competition play

Words Related to Secant

Anagrams of Secant

Words that use exactly the same letters as “secant”.

ascent centas enacts stance

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “secant” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

decant recant

Words you can make from Secant

Shorter words formed from the letters in “secant”.

acnes antes canes canst cants caste cates cents cesta csnet enact etnas nates neats sanct scant sceat scena scent stane stean taces aces acne

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “secant”.

accents acetins ascents canters cantles catenas centals chasten decants descant insecta lancets

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