tan·gen·tial (t n-j n sh l) 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. tan·gen  ti·ali·ty (-sh -l -t) n.tan·gen tial·ly adv. |
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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | tangential - of superficial relevance if any; "a digressive allusion to the day of the week"; "a tangential remark" 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
adj (Math) → tangential; this is merely tangential to the problem → dies berührt das Problem nur am Rande
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