extraneous /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adjective2 •Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign.Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water. •Not essential or intrinsic.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. — 1831
