Definitions
- Describing a conversation or discussion that is slightly related to the main topic. - Referring to a statement or idea that is only partially relevant to the current discussion. - Talking about a connection or relationship that is indirect or peripheral to the main subject.
- Describing a conversation or discussion that is indirectly related to the main topic. - Referring to a statement or idea that is hinted at rather than directly stated. - Talking about a connection or relationship that is not immediately apparent or obvious.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a connection or relationship that is not direct or immediate.
- 2Both words suggest a partial or indirect relevance to the main topic.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a conversation or discussion that is not straightforward or clear.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Tangentially suggests a connection that is slightly related or peripheral, while obliquely suggests a connection that is indirect or hinted at.
- 2Clarity: Tangentially implies a partial or incomplete connection, while obliquely implies a deliberate attempt to avoid being clear or direct.
- 3Degree: Tangentially suggests a weaker or less significant connection, while obliquely suggests a more significant or meaningful connection.
- 4Usage: Tangentially is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while obliquely is more commonly used in literature or creative writing.
- 5Connotation: Tangentially has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, while obliquely can have a negative connotation of being evasive or unclear.
Remember this!
Tangentially and obliquely are both adverbs that describe a connection or relationship that is not direct or immediate. However, tangentially suggests a partial or peripheral connection, while obliquely suggests an indirect or hinted-at connection. Additionally, tangentially is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while obliquely is more commonly used in literature or creative writing.
