Tangentaaliseen

Tangentaaliseen is a Swedish word that translates to "tangential" in English. It is an adjective used to describe something that is related to a tangent or follows a tangent line. In mathematics, a tangent line is a line that touches a curve at a single point without crossing it at that point. Therefore, something described as tangentaaliseen would be moving in the direction of this tangent line.

Beyond its strict mathematical definition, the term can also be used metaphorically. In this sense, tangentaaliseen can refer to something that is only indirectly related to the main topic or argument. It might describe a digression or a point that is only slightly connected to the core subject matter. For instance, a conversation might take a tangentaaliseen turn if it veers off into a related but not central discussion. The word emphasizes a direction or connection that is at the edge, rather than at the center, of the primary focus.