Tangential

Synonyms of tangential

• irrelevant
• digressive
• off-topic

Antonyms of tangential

• core
• central
• relevant

Collocations of tangential

tangential relationship

Frequency: 70 %

Their tangential relationship never developed into anything more.

tangential discussion

Frequency: 65 %

The meeting went off on a tangential discussion about unrelated topics.

tangential point

Frequency: 60 %

He made a tangential point during the presentation that confused the audience.

tangential connection

Frequency: 50 %

There seemed to be a tangential connection between the two events.

tangential remark

Frequency: 45 %

She often made tangential remarks that derailed the conversation.

Idiomatic Expressions for tangential

• Phrase: Tangential to the main point
  Meaning: Not directly related to the main topic of discussion
  Usage: His comments were interesting but tangential to the main point of the meeting.