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extraneous

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  1. extrinsic             
 
ex.tra.ne.ous \ek-'stra--ne--*s\ aj [L extraneus] 1: existing or coming 
   from the outside  2a: not forming an essential or vital part : ACCIDENTAL  
   2b: having no relevance  - ex.tra.ne.ous.ly av