tangential
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Only loosely connected to the main subject, or, in geometry, touching a curve at a single point without crossing it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
peripheral
unrelated
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He kept raising _____ points that had almost nothing to do with the actual budget."
Answer: tangential
In your own words, what does "tangential" mean?
Only loosely connected to the main subject, or, in geometry, touching a curve at a single point without crossing it.
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