extraneousness

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How do you pronounce extraneousness?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɹeɪni.əsnəs/.

What does extraneousness mean?

The state of being extraneous or inessential and irrelevant; extrinsic.

Where does extraneousness come from?

Etymology tree English extraneous Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English extraneousness From extraneous + -ness.

How to pronounce extraneousness

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