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tangential

The correct spelling is tangential.

How to pronounce tangential

/tænˈdʒɛn.tʃəl/
adjective

IPA: /tænˈdʒɛn.tʃəl/

Say it like: Tan-jen-tia-l

The correct spelling is tangential. Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something. For example: "That subject is tangential to our discussion, and we cannot let it distract us."

Usage Examples

That subject is tangential to our discussion, and we cannot let it distract us.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
  2. 2.Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
  3. 3.Only indirectly related.

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