EXTRANEOUS

/ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: E1X8T1R1A1N1E1O1U1S1 = 17

Definition

  1. adjective not pertinent to the matter under consideration. — synonyms: immaterial, impertinent, orthogonal
  2. adjective not essential.
  3. adjective not belonging to that in which it is contained. — synonyms: foreign
  4. adjective coming from the outside. — synonyms: external, outside

Examples

  • “an issue extraneous to the debate”
  • “the price was immaterial”
  • “mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point”

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