tangential message
[tænˈdʒɛnʃəl ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: tangential messages
mensagem tangencial
1. A communication or statement that is only peripherally related to the main topic or purpose; a message that touches upon a subject indirectly rather than addressing it directly
His tangential message about the weather distracted from the main presentation about quarterly earnings.
Sua mensagem tangencial sobre o clima desviou a atenção da apresentação principal sobre os ganhos trimestrais.
2. Information conveyed that deviates from the central point of discussion or the primary intent of communication
The email contained a tangential message buried in the third paragraph that nobody noticed.
O e-mail continha uma mensagem tangencial enterrada no terceiro parágrafo que ninguém notou.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, tangential messages are often viewed as communication inefficiencies. In academic settings, such messages might be tolerated as part of exploratory discussion. The concept reflects modern concerns about clarity and focus in communication, particularly relevant in corporate environments where directness is valued.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall comment; sidebar message
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