extraneous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstreɪniəs/

Definition

Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with; not essential.

Examples

• The report was too long because it included a lot of extraneous details that didn't support the main argument.

• Please remove any extraneous items from your desk before the inspection.

• During the editing process, she cut out all the extraneous scenes to make the film more concise.

Synonyms of extraneous

Words with a similar meaning to extraneous:

• irrelevant
• unnecessary
• superfluous
• incidental

Antonyms of extraneous

Words with the opposite meaning to extraneous:

• essential
• relevant
• integral

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