tangentially
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/tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/
(tangential)
indirect relation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tangentially' originates from the Latin word 'tangens,' which is the present participle of 'tangere,' meaning 'to touch.'
Historical Evolution
'tangens' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'tangentialis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tangentially.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to a tangent,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'indirectly related.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is only slightly or indirectly related to something.
The conversation touched tangentially on the topic of climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35