tangential
adjectiveHow many syllables in tangential?
There are 3 syllables in the word tangential.Divide tangential into syllables:
tan · gen · tial
How to pronounce tangential:
Definition of tangential:
- tangential (adjective):
- of little relevance
- of superficial relevance if any.
- touching lightly incidental, peripheral
Synonyms for tangential:
peripheralextraneousimpertinentirrelevanttangentunimportantAntonyms for tangential:
pointedsalientvalidpertinentrelativeappositeaptimportantcompatiblesuitableShow 15 more
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