adj
tangential
Tangential (adj) means referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
adj
1
Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
2
Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
3
Only indirectly related.
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What is the meaning of tangential?
"tangential" (adj) means referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
What are the different meanings of tangential?
"tangential" has 3 main meanings: 1. Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something; 2. Merely touching, positioned as a tangent; 3. Only indirectly related.