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tangential
(t/&/n'/dZ//E/n/S//@/l )

adjective (a)

  • of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Tangential forces.
    source: wordnet30
  • Of or pertaining to a tangent; in the direction of a tangent.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • of superficial relevance if any(adj.all)
    Example:
    A tangential remark.
    Synonym:
    digressive
    source: wordnet30
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