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tangential

adjective

of superficial relevance if any

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
L
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

tænˈdʒɛn.tʃəl

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. of superficial relevance if any

    “a digressive allusion to the day of the week”

adjective

  1. of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent

    “tangential forces”

In context

Example Sentences

a digressive allusion to the day of the week
a tangential remark
tangential forces

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