Extraneous
volume
British pronunciation/ɛkstɹˈe‍ɪni‍əs/
American pronunciation/ɛkˈstɹeɪniəs/

Definition & Meaning of "extraneous"

extraneous
01

unnecessary or unrelated to the matter or subject at hand

02

a bacillus bacterium that causes the plague; aerosolized bacteria can be used as a bioweapon

03

not essential

04

not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source

extraneous

adj

extraneousness

n

extraneousness

n
example
Example
The manager streamlined the meeting agenda by eliminating extraneous topics and focusing on key priorities.
In order to improve the clarity of the presentation, the speaker decided to eliminate extraneous slides that did not contribute to the main message.
The editor suggested cutting extraneous scenes from the novel to enhance the pacing and keep the narrative focused.
The judge instructed the attorneys to stick to the relevant legal issues and avoid introducing extraneous matters during the trial.
The detective urged the witness to provide only relevant information and avoid including extraneous details that could confuse the investigation.
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