Associations to the word «Tangential»
Noun
- Sensitivity
- Tensor
- Direction
- Distortion
- Pore
- Motion
- Eq
- Vis
- Layer
- Conducting
- Particle
- Derivative
- Sphere
- Circle
- Eminence
- Fourier
- Theorem
- Geometry
- Meg
- Flux
- Scalp
- Magnitude
- Gradient
- Displacement
- Cylinder
- Load
- Field
- Comet
- Chromatography
- Turbine
- Fig
- Constant
- Contact
- Turnout
- Maxwell
- Conductor
- Diffusion
- Approximation
- Propeller
- Electrode
- Slip
- Chord
- Amplitude
- Magnet
- Antenna
- Speed
- Gravity
- Thrust
- Detector
- Orientation
- Db
- Rim
- Equal
- Microwave
- Micro
- Mode
- Filter
- Blade
- Ratio
- Tension
- Ref
- Foam
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
TANGENTIAL, adjective. Referring to a tangent, moving at a tangent to something.
TANGENTIAL, adjective. Merely touching, positioned as a tangent.
TANGENTIAL, adjective. Only indirectly related.
Dictionary definition
TANGENTIAL, adjective. Of superficial relevance if any; "a digressive allusion to the day of the week"; "a tangential remark".
TANGENTIAL, adjective. Of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent; "tangential forces".
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.