↔️tangential

adjective
/tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

Meaning

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

Example Sentences

His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.

Synonyms

indirect, irrelevant, peripheral, secondary

Antonyms

relevant, direct

Collocations

tangential remarks, tangential connection, tangential issue

Related Vocabularies

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
showing a lack of good sense; foolish or playful
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
arousing intense distaste or disgust
Impossible to deny; clearly true or real.
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

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