tangentially
tan
tæn
tān
gen
ˈʤɛn
jen
tia
ʃə
shē
lly
li
li
British pronunciation
/tænd‍ʒˈɛnʃə‍lˌi/

Definition & Meaning of "tangentially"in English

tangentially
01

in a way that is related to a topic but not directly connected or relevant

example
Examples
While discussing the main plot of the novel, the author tangentially touched upon a subplot involving a secondary character.
The professor 's lecture focused on the economic aspects of the industrial revolution, but he also tangentially mentioned the social impact.
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