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Tangentially

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition: In a way that relates or proceeds in a tangent or indirectly.

Sense 1: Indirectly or peripherally related to a main topic or point.

Example sentence: She brought up a tangentially related question during the meeting, causing a diversion from the main discussion.

Sense 2: In a way that grazes or brushes against something without full engagement or commitment.

Example sentence: He only contributes tangentially to the project, never fully investing his time or effort.

Sense 3: In a manner that changes direction abruptly.

Example sentence: The car skidded tangentially as it tried to navigate the sharp turn on the icy road.

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