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Synonyms for Tangential & Similar Words

Definition of 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 are synonyms for tangential?
Synonyms for tangential include: digressive, irrelevant.
How many synonyms does tangential have?
Tangential has 2 synonyms.

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