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tangential

[tanˈdʒɛnʃ(ə)l]

tangential Definition

  • 1relating to or along a tangent.
  • 2barely touching or slightly connected to something; peripheral.

Using tangential: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tangential" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The article was interesting, but it was tangential to the main topic.

  • Example

    The professor's lecture was full of tangential anecdotes.

  • Example

    The new evidence was tangential to the case and did not affect the verdict.

tangential Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tangential

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Summary: tangential in Brief

Tangential [tanˈdʒɛnʃ(ə)l] refers to something that is barely touching or slightly connected to something else. It can also mean relating to or along a tangent. Examples include 'The article was interesting, but it was tangential to the main topic' and 'The professor's lecture was full of tangential anecdotes.' Synonyms include 'peripheral' and 'incidental.'