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Tangential Definition & Meaning

tangential
adjective
  1. of superficial relevance if any; "a digressive allusion to the day of the week"; "a tangential remark"
  2. of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; "tangential forces"

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What does tangential mean?
of superficial relevance if any; "a digressive allusion to the day of the week"; "a tangential remark" of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; "tangential forces"
What part of speech is tangential?
Tangential is an adjective.
How many definitions does tangential have?
Tangential has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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