Definitions
- Referring to something that is not essential or relevant to the matter at hand. - Describing something that is unnecessary, excessive, or superfluous. - Talking about something that is external or unrelated to the main subject or purpose.
- Referring to something that is not important or significant. - Describing something that is irrelevant, inconsequential, or unimportant. - Talking about something that has no bearing or influence on the matter at hand.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not essential or relevant.
- 2Both words suggest that something is unnecessary or unimportant.
- 3Both words can be used to dismiss or disregard certain information or details.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Extraneous is more commonly used in academic or professional contexts, while immaterial is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Extraneous has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that something is excessive or unnecessary, while immaterial has a neutral connotation, suggesting that something is simply not relevant.
- 3Scope: Extraneous can refer to both physical and abstract things, while immaterial is typically used for abstract concepts or information.
- 4Degree: Extraneous suggests that something is more excessive or superfluous than immaterial, which suggests that something is simply not relevant.
Remember this!
Extraneous and immaterial are synonyms that describe something that is not essential or relevant. However, extraneous is more commonly used in academic or professional contexts and has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that something is excessive or unnecessary. On the other hand, immaterial is more commonly used in everyday language and has a neutral connotation, suggesting that something is simply not relevant.
