Tangentially: meaning, definitions and examples
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tangentially
[ ˌtændʒənˈtɪəli ]
in conversation
In a way that relates to a subject in a roundabout or indirect way.
Synonyms
incidentally, indirectly, peripherally
Examples of usage
- He mentioned the topic tangentially during our discussion.
- She always brings up her personal life tangentially in our work meetings.
in writing
In a way that is only slightly connected or relevant to the main topic.
Synonyms
marginally, obliquely, tenuously
Examples of usage
- The author introduced a tangentially related subplot in the novel.
- The article briefly touched on the main issue tangentially.
Translations
Translations of the word "tangentially" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tangencialmente
🇮🇳 स्पर्शरेखीय रूप से
🇩🇪 am Rande
🇮🇩 secara tangensial
🇺🇦 дотично
🇵🇱 marginalnie
🇯🇵 接線的に
🇫🇷 tangentialement
🇪🇸 tangencialmente
🇹🇷 teğetsel olarak
🇰🇷 접선으로
🇸🇦 بشكل عرضي
🇨🇿 tangenciálně
🇸🇰 tangenciálne
🇨🇳 切线地
🇸🇮 tangencialno
🇮🇸 snertilega
🇰🇿 жанама түрде
🇬🇪 შეხებით
🇦🇿 doxunaraq
🇲🇽 tangencialmente
Word origin
The word 'tangentially' originates from the Latin word 'tangentia', which means touching. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of tangentially has been used in various fields like mathematics and physics to describe things that are related to a topic but not directly or explicitly connected. Over time, the adverb 'tangentially' has become popular in everyday language to describe indirect or slightly connected discussions or actions.
See also: tangential, tangentiality.