tangent
noun/ˈtændʒənt/
Frequency rank: #10,790 most common English word
Meaning
a sudden change of topic that diverges from the main subject being discussed.
Example sentence
During the meeting, he went off on tangent about his weekend hiking trip instead of discussing the project.
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