tangential

tan·gen·tial  (tn-jnshl) also tan·gen·tal (-jntl)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or moving along or in the direction of a tangent.

2. Merely touching or slightly connected.

3. Only superficially relevant; divergent: a tangential remark.

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tan·genti·ali·ty (-sh-l-t) n.

tan·gential·ly adv.

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tangential [tænˈdʒɛnʃəl]

adj

1. (Mathematics) of, being, relating to, or in the direction of a tangent

2. (Astronomy) Also transverse Astronomy (of velocity) in a direction perpendicular to the line of sight of a celestial object Compare radial [6]

3. of superficial relevance only; digressive

tangentiality  n

tangentially , tangentally adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	tangential - of superficial relevance if any; "a digressive allusion to the day of the week"; "a tangential remark" digressive irrelevant - having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "an irrelevant comment"; "irrelevant allegations"
	2.	tangential - of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; "tangential forces"

Translations

tangential [tænˈdʒenʃəl] ADJ → tangencial

tangential

adj (Math) → tangential; this is merely tangential to the problem → dies berührt das Problem nur am Rande

tangential [ˌtænˈdʒɛnʃəl] adj (frm) → marginale