offtopic

Missing the subject

Offtopic describes remarks or contributions that stray from the subject at hand, especially in online forums and discussion threads: Your comment about breakfast is offtopic—we're discussing database architecture.

Moderators may remove or flag offtopic posts.

Also spelled off-topic.

conversation

tangent

Line touching curve once

derail · rambling · irrelevant · distraction · detour · wandering · sidebar · deviation · stray · diversion

moderation

flagged

Marked for attention

redirect · thread · forum · moderator · post · comment · rules · guidelines · violation · locked

meetings

agenda

Formal discussion list

  • focusConcentrated attention point
  • parking lotOutdoor vehicle storage area
  • tableHorizontal furniture surface

revisit · scope · timekeeper · facilitator · actionable · productive · efficiency · minutes · adjourn · reconvene

Opposites
relevance to discussion

offtopicon-topic

Related to current subject

relevant · pertinent · germane · apropos · to the point

Family

off, topic, topics, topical, topically, topicality

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G