tangentially

The word “tangentially” has 4 syllables: tan-gen-tial-ly.

It's pronounced as /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/.


What is synonym and antonym for tangentially?

In the thesaurus, “tangentially” has 3 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for tangentially along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for tangentially

  • incidentally
  • parenthetically
  • secondarily

Meanings of tangentially

  • adverb
    1. In a tangential manner or direction.

Example Sentences

  • His remarks were tangentially related to the topic, but they didn’t really add value to the discussion.
  • She mentioned tangentially that she had visited the city, but quickly moved on to the main subject.
  • The book explores ideas that are only tangentially connected to the central theme of love.
  • We discussed the issue tangentially, but never fully addressed the core problem.
  • His experience in the field was tangentially relevant, though it wasn’t directly related to the job.

On this page you'll find 3 synonyms or another words to tangentially, such as: incidentally, parenthetically, secondarily.

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