extraneous
/ɪkˈstreɪniəs/
ex · tra · ne · ous
ɪk · ˈstreɪ · ni · əs
English Definition
adj. irrelevant or unnecessary
Significado en Español
ajeno, irrelevante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không liên quan, ngoại lai
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
extra(extra) + neous → extraneous, unnecessary.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of “extraneous”?
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A
relevant
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B
necessary
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C
unrelated
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D
important
Show answer
C — unrelated.
“extraneous” means adj. irrelevant or unnecessary
Common questions about “extraneous”
What does “extraneous” mean?
extraneous — adj. irrelevant or unnecessary. In Chinese: 无关的，外来的.
How do you pronounce “extraneous”?
extraneous is pronounced /ɪkˈstreɪniəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · tra · ne · ous.
Is “extraneous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. extraneous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “extraneous”?
extra(extra) + neous → extraneous, unnecessary.
