Definition of TANGENTIAL

tangential

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • of superficial relevance if any
    • "a tangential remark"

Adjective

  • of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent
    • "tangential forces"

Adj

  • Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
  • Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
  • Only indirectly related.

Origin / Etymology

From tangent + -ial.

Synonyms

digressive

Scrabble Score: 11

tangential is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tangential is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tangential is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

tangential is a valid Words With Friends word