tangential
/tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/
tan · gen · tial
tæn · ˈdʒɛn · ʃəl
English Definition
adj. only slightly connected or related, not central or directly related
Significado en Español
tangencial, indirecto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiếp tuyến, gián tiếp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tangent (tangent) + ial (adjective suffix) → like a tangent that is secondary or not directly related
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “tangential” as used in this sentence: “His comments were mostly tangential to the main discussion”?
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A
relevant
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B
peripheral
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C
fundamental
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D
consistent
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B — peripheral.
“tangential” means adj. only slightly connected or related, not central or directly related
Common questions about “tangential”
What does “tangential” mean?
tangential — adj. only slightly connected or related, not central or directly related. In Chinese: 间接相关的，次要的.
How do you pronounce “tangential”?
tangential is pronounced /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tan · gen · tial.
Is “tangential” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. tangential appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tangential”?
tangent (tangent) + ial (adjective suffix) → like a tangent that is secondary or not directly related
