extraneous

Definition

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

Etymology

From Latin extrāneus (“from without, strange”). Doublet of strange. Cognate with estrange (verb), Spanish extraño.

Example Sentences

• "to separate gold from extraneous matter"
• "Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water."
• "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."