extraneous

/ˌɛks.trəˈnē.ɪs, ˌɛks.trɑːˈnē.ɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not essential or relevant; unnecessary

“The extraneous information in the report made it difficult to understand the main point.”

2. noun

something that is not essential or necessary

“The extraneous objects in the room made it look cluttered.”

3. adverb

not essential or relevant; unnecessarily

“The project was completed extraneously, with many unnecessary features added.”

Synonyms

  • inessential
  • superfluous
  • unnecessary

Antonyms

  • essential
  • indispensable
  • necessary