tangentially-related
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/tænˈdʒɛnʃəli rɪˈleɪtɪd/
indirect connection
Etymology
'tangentially' originates from the Latin word 'tangens,' meaning 'touching,' combined with 'related,' from the Latin 'relatus,' meaning 'brought back.'
'tangens' transformed into the English word 'tangent,' and 'relatus' evolved into 'related,' forming the modern English term 'tangentially-related.'
Initially, 'tangentially' meant 'touching lightly,' and 'related' meant 'connected.' Over time, 'tangentially-related' evolved to mean 'having a slight or indirect connection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a connection that is not directly related or is only slightly connected to the main subject.
The discussion about the weather was tangentially-related to the main topic of climate change.
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