Extraneous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Extraneous is an adjective meaning Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign.
Meaning
Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign.
More Meanings
- Not essential or intrinsic.
Example Sentences
to separate gold from extraneous matter
Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water.
Edward had seen beauty often, and seen it with every possible aid; but never had he seen beauty so perfect, yet so utterly devoid of extraneous assistance.
If the Government believes that part of the railways' salvation is to be found in ridding them of extraneous concerns, it should have had the courage either to close the railway works down as quickly as possible, or to hive them off as an entirely separate concern, [...].
Synonyms for extraneous
Depending on context, synonyms include additional, alien, foreign, intrusive, superfluous, extra.
Antonyms for extraneous
Common opposites include intraneous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extrinsic, foreign, outside, irrelevant, immaterial, adulterant.
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