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tangential - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'tangential' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Tangential [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to a tangent; in the direction of a tangent.

Meaning of 'tangential' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . tangential [ a]
Meaning (1):
- of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent
Example in sentence:
  • tangential forces
2 . tangential [ s]
Meaning (2):
- of superficial relevance if any
Example in sentence:
  • a digressive allusion to the day of the week;
  • a tangential remark