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extraneous

/ˌɛks.trəˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does extraneous mean?

adjective

Not necessary or relevant to something; unnecessary or irrelevant. Excluding or omitting something that is not essential or relevant.

Example

"The extraneous details in the report made it difficult to understand the main points."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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