Definition of extraneous

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  • extraneous is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • extraneous is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
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Definition of extraneous

  • not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source (adjective)

    Examples

    1. water free of extraneous matter

    Synonyms

    1. foreign
  • coming from the outside (adjective)

    Examples

    1. extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph
    2. relying upon an extraneous income

    Synonyms

    1. external
    2. outside
  • not pertinent to the matter under consideration (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an issue extraneous to the debate

    Synonyms

    1. immaterial
    2. impertinent
    3. orthogonal
  • not essential (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play

See definition of extraneous in Merriam Webster