Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extraneous material
Noun
/ɪkˈstrā.nɪ.əs məˈtɪr.i.əl/
Definition
Extraneous material refers to elements or substances that are irrelevant or not essential to the subject at hand.
Examples
- The report included extraneous material that confused the main argument.
- In academic writing, it’s important to eliminate extraneous material to keep your thesis clear and concise.
- The film was criticized for the extraneous material that detracted from its main plot.
Meaning
In various contexts, extraneous material is often seen as unnecessary, distracting, or not related to the main topic or focus.
Synonyms
- Irrelevant content
- Non-essential items
- Unrelated information
- Peripheral details
