English adjective: tangential | |||
1. | tangential of superficial relevance if any | ||
Samples | A digressive allusion to the day of the week. A tangential remark. | ||
Synonyms | digressive | ||
Similar | irrelevant | ||
Antonyms | relevant | ||
2. | tangential of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent | ||
Samples | Tangential forces. | ||