↔️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

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals
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done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
joined together or combined as one
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

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