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tangential

/t/&/n'/dZ//E/n/S//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent

adj.pert

Examples
Tangential forces.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Of or pertaining to a tangent; in the direction of a tangent.

adjective

Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

of superficial relevance if any

adj.all

Examples
A tangential remark.

Synonyms digressive

Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

tangelo tree tangence tangency tangent tangent plane tangental tangentially tangerine tangerine tree tangfish tanghinia tangibility

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