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tangentially
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in a way that is related to a topic but not directly connected or relevant
Example
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.
In her research paper, the scientist explored the main hypothesis but tangentially considered alternative explanations for the observed phenomena.
The meeting primarily addressed budget concerns, with some participants bringing up tangentially related issues such as office space allocation.