1. A worry, issue, or matter that is not directly related to the main subject, task, or purpose at hand; something external or unrelated that distracts from the primary focus
The financial problems of other departments are extraneous concerns to our project team.
Os problemas financeiros de outros departamentos são preocupações irrelevantes para nossa equipe de projeto.
2. Something that originates from outside and is not inherently part of the matter being discussed or considered
We should focus on the core issue and not be distracted by extraneous concerns.
Devemos focar na questão principal e não sermos distraídos por preocupações exógenas.