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tangential in German

tangential in German is tangential, berührend, streifend — tangential means referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.

tangential in German

tangential
adj
Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
berührend
adj
Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
streifend
adj
Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
tangential
adj
Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
nebensächlich
adj
Only indirectly related.

What does "tangential" mean?

  1. adj Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
  2. adj Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
  3. adj Only indirectly related.
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What is "tangential" in German?

"tangential" in German is tangential, berührend, streifend. tangential means: Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.

Are there other ways to say "tangential" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "tangential": tangential, berührend, streifend, nebensächlich.

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