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- pronunciation:
- taen
jen
shl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of, similar to, or positioned or moving in the direction of a tangent.
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definition 2: |
barely connected to or touching a subject.
The scheduling of lunch periods may be tangential to our discussion of gymnasium use, but there is an issue that needs to be considered. |
definition 3: |
moving away from a subject when speaking, writing, or the like; digressing; diverging.
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related words: |
adjoining, side |
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derivation: |
tangentially (adv.) |
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