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Extraneously: meaning, definitions and examples

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extraneously

 

[ ɛkˈstrey.nəs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

irrelevant information

Extraneously refers to something that is not relevant or essential to a particular topic or situation. It is often used to describe information or elements that are added but do not contribute to the main argument or purpose. When something is extraneous, it can detract from the clarity or effectiveness of communication. This term is common in academic and professional writing, where conciseness is important.

Synonyms

irrelevant, nonessential, superfluous, unnecessary

Examples of usage

  • The report included many extraneously detailed sections that confused the main argument.
  • Please omit any extraneously related facts that do not support your thesis.
  • His speech was long and filled with extraneous anecdotes that bored the audience.
  • They found extraneously collected data in the research, which was not necessary for their conclusions.

Translations

Translations of the word "extraneously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extraneamente

🇮🇳 अनावश्यक रूप से

🇩🇪 extraneous

🇮🇩 secara tidak perlu

🇺🇦 додатково

🇵🇱 zbędnie

🇯🇵 余計に

🇫🇷 de manière extrême

🇪🇸 de manera externa

🇹🇷 gereksiz yere

🇰🇷 불필요하게

🇸🇦 بشكل زائد

🇨🇿 nadbytečně

🇸🇰 zbytočne

🇨🇳 外来的

🇸🇮 odveč

🇮🇸 óþarfa

🇰🇿 артықша

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად

🇦🇿 artıq

🇲🇽 de manera externa

Word origin

The word 'extraneously' derives from the Latin root 'extra', meaning 'outside' or 'beyond'. The term has evolved through Middle English, eventually adopting its contemporary form. The suffix '-ly' is commonly used in English to convert adjectives into adverbs, indicating the manner in which something is done. The usage of 'extraneous' became prominent in English during the 19th century, particularly within academic and scholarly contexts, where precision in language was increasingly valued. Its application often pertains to any information or detail that does not directly pertain to the main subject at hand, implying a sense of excess. This shift reflects a broader trend in the English language towards clarity and purpose in communication, particularly in formal writing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,040, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.