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TANGENTIAL

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There are 2 meanings of the word Tangential.

How to pronounce tangential:

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Tangential - as an adjective

Of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent

Example: "Tangential forces"

Tangential - as an adjective satellite

Of superficial relevance if any

Example: "A digressive allusion to the day of the week"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digressive15

Example Sentences

"Her argument was irrelevant and tangential to the main discussion."
"The professor's tangential remarks took up most of the class period."
"Although the book's content was interesting, some tangential details distracted from the main plot."
"The interviewer asked a tangential question that had nothing to do with the job position."
"During the presentation, he went off on a tangential tangent, confusing the audience."
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Word Game Points

Is TANGENTIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tangential is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TANGENTIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TANGENTIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tangential is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANGENTIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TANGENTIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tangential is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANGENTIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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