tangentiality

[US]/ˌtæn.dʒən.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti/
[UK]/ˌtæn.dʒən.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Translation

n.digression from the main topic; tangent function in mathematics; psychological symptom involving indirect and oblique speech

Phrases & Collocations

symptoms of tangentiality

exhibiting tangentiality

patient's tangentiality

clinical tangentiality

tangentiality in schizophrenia

marked tangentiality

tangentiality and looseness

Example Sentences

the patient exhibited significant tangentiality in her speech patterns during the evaluation.

his tangentiality made it difficult to follow the thread of the conversation.

the therapist noted the tangentiality of her thoughts as a symptom of her condition.

tangentiality is often associated with disorders such as schizophrenia.

the professor criticized the tangentiality of the student's essay.

she demonstrated marked tangentiality when discussing the project's goals.

the doctor observed increasing tangentiality in the patient's responses over time.

severe tangentiality can interfere significantly with daily functioning.

the interview was marked by the candidate's tangentiality and lack of focus.

cognitive behavioral therapy can help reduce tangentiality in some patients.

the speaker's tangentiality frustrated the audience waiting for a clear answer.

her tangentiality during the meeting derailed several important discussions.

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