Definition of tangential Tangential
/tænʤɛˈnʧʌl/ - [tanjenchul] - tan•gen•tial
We found 6 definitions of tangential from 3 different sources.
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What does tangential mean?
WordNet
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| tangential - of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; "tangential forces" | ||
| tangential - of superficial relevance if any; "a digressive allusion to the day of the week"; "a tangential remark" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- tangential (Adjective)
Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something. - tangential (Adjective)
Merely touching, positioned as a tangent. - tangential (Adjective)
Only indirectly related.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- tangential (a.)
Of or pertaining to a tangent; in the direction of a tangent.
