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tangential contribution
[tænˈdʒɛnʃəl ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən]
noun
pl: tangential contributions
contribuição tangencial
1.
A minor or peripheral contribution that is only slightly related to the main topic or objective
His tangential contribution to the project did not address the core issues we needed to solve.
A sua contribuição tangencial para o projeto não abordou os problemas centrais que precisávamos resolver.
2.
An input or addition that touches upon a subject only indirectly or at the edges
While her research was thorough, her tangential contribution to our main thesis was minimal.
Embora sua pesquisa fosse completa, sua contribuição tangencial para nossa tese principal foi mínima.
Synonyms
peripheral contribution
marginal contribution
incidental contribution
secondary contribution
minor contribution
Antonyms
central contribution
core contribution
direct contribution
primary contribution
essential contribution
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contribuição tangencial
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
contribuição tangencial
Common in business and academic environments
Portugal
contribuição tangencial
Formal academic terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
touch upon something
on the periphery
miss the mark
not hit the nail on the head
beside the point
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