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The definition of extraneous is irrelevant, not essential or coming from the outside.

(adjective)

An example of extraneous is information in a research paper that is in no way related to the topic.
An example of extraneous are issues that have nothing to do with the main subject.

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See extraneous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

coming from outside; foreign: an extraneous substance
not truly or properly belonging; not essential
not pertinent; irrelevant

Origin: L extraneus, external, foreign < extra: see extra-

Related Forms:

extraneously adverb
extraneousness noun

See extraneous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not constituting a vital element or part.
Inessential or unrelated to the topic or matter at hand; irrelevant. See Synonyms at irrelevant.
Coming from the outside: extraneous interference.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin extrāneus

Origin: , from extrā, outside; see extra-

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Related Forms:

ex·traˈne·ous·ly adverb

ex·traˈne·ous·ness noun

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