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tangential
01
not or barely relevant to something
02
referring to a line or motion that just touches the surface of an object at a single point
Example
The meeting ran overtime because of several tangential discussions that weren't on the agenda.
His comments, though interesting, were tangential to the discussion and sidetracked the main debate.
The light's tangential approach created a unique reflection on the mirror.
As the wheel rotated, he observed its tangential movement at the outer edge.
