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Extraneous

Verb / eˈkstreɪni:ʌs / Another word for extraneous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with; external or coming from the outside

Synonyms & similar words

orthogonal impertinent external immaterial outside foreign irrelevant superfluous unnecessary irreverent inapplicable inappropriate incongruous unrelated foreign external outside additional surplus excessive spare leftover redundant obsolete

Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked the students to ignore any extraneous noises in the classroom.
  2. The book contained a lot of extraneous information that wasn't necessary to the story.
  3. The speaker kept getting sidetracked by extraneous details.
  4. The company decided to cut back on extraneous expenses to save money.
  5. The doctor checked for any extraneous symptoms that might be related to the patient's condition.

Quotes

  • 'One of the things that's extraneous to my job is to worry about what I'm being paid.' - David Hyde Pierce
  • 'It's important to get rid of the extraneous in designing anything.' - Jonathan Ive
  • 'Simplicity is the soul of efficiency.' - Austin Freeman

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