extraneous
/ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adjective C2- Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign. · to separate gold from extraneous matter· Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water.
- Not essential or intrinsic.
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