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Uncommonextraneous
The correct spelling is extraneous.
How to pronounce extraneous
/ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/
adjectiveIPA: /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/
Say it like: Ext-ran-eow-s
The correct spelling is extraneous. Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign For example: "Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water."
Usage Examples
“Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign
- 2.Not essential or intrinsic
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