Tangential refers to something peripheral, only slightly connected, or digressing from the main point.
Tangential refers to something peripheral, only slightly connected, or digressing from the main point.
| Word | tangential |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | AJD. |
| Definition | peripheral; only slightly connected; digressing. |
| Sentence | Despite Clark's attempts to distract her with tangential remarks, Lois kept on coming back to her main question: why couldn't he come out to dinner with superman and her? |
Tags: psat
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