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extraneous

adjective

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Meaning

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Not directly connected with or relevant to something.

Example Sentence

The report included a lot of extraneous information that made it hard to find the main points.

Usage Note

Used to describe information, details, or elements that are not essential or relevant to the main topic or purpose, often needing to be removed or ignored for clarity.