Associations to the word «Tangential»
Noun
- Compression
- Grip
- Arc
- Newton
- Inclination
- Side
- Spin
- Thickness
- Force
- Fibre
- Formula
- Correction
- Drag
- Ex
- Potential
- Torch
- Formulation
- Path
- Moisture
- Distance
- Ab
- Electron
- Tube
- Condition
- Configuration
- Separation
- Ion
- Strain
- Roller
- Wire
- Receiver
- Matrix
- Counter
- Fiber
- Module
- Diameter
- Solid
- Horizon
- Cell
- Pressure
- Feed
- Dimension
- Sum
- Topic
- Wheel
- Mammal
- Density
- Trans
- Concentration
- Plate
- Reactor
- Grasp
- Wave
- Signal
- Grain
- Phase
- Object
- Jet
- Nucleus
- Square
- Beam
- Pump
- Axe
- Lens
- Narrative
- Tip
- Point
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".
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