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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tangentially

/tæŋˈdʒɛnʃəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does tangentially mean?

adverb

Relating to or forming a tangent; touching or intersecting at a single point; also, being only slightly connected with or related to something.

Example

"The artist's use of color was tangentially related to the theme of the exhibition."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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