English Dictionary

extraneous

/ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/

adj

Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign / Not essential or intrinsic

The professor asked the students to remove any extraneous information from their essays.

意味（1）

Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign

to separate gold from extraneous matter

意味（2）

Not essential or intrinsic

Edward had seen beauty often, and seen it with every possible aid; but never had he seen beauty so perfect, yet so utterly devoid of extraneous assistance.