Definition of Extraneous
Extraneous
ex·tra·ne·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Not essential or relevant to the main point or issue.
e.g. The professor asked the student to remove the extraneous details from the essay.
(adjective)
originating from or existing on the outside of something;
e.g. First, you must clear the space of any extraneous substances.
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