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

Adjective

1. only having an indirect or superficial relevance: Hitler's vegetarianism only has a tangential link with the policies of the Nazis

2. of or being a tangent: a street tangential to the market square

tangentially 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"