tangentially (C1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /tænˈdʒenʃəli/
Definition
In a way that relates to a subject in an indirect or irrelevant way.
Examples
The speaker went off tangentially on a story about his childhood.
This point is only tangentially related to the main argument.
He mentioned the issue tangentially during the meeting.
How to Use tangentially
- tangentially related to (prepositional phrase)
- Connected to something in an indirect or slight way. — "The film's plot was only tangentially related to the historical events it depicted."
- tangentially connected with (prepositional phrase)
- Linked to something in a way that is not central or direct. — "Her work was tangentially connected with the development of new technologies."
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