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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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