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tangential
01
not or barely relevant to something
Examples
His comments about vacation plans were tangential to the discussion on budget cuts.
The speaker ’s tangential remarks diverted the conversation away from the main topic.
02
referring to a line or motion that just touches the surface of an object at a single point
Examples
As the wheel rotated, he observed its tangential movement at the outer edge.
The light 's tangential approach created a unique reflection on the mirror.
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