How Do You Spell EXTENUATING?

Pronunciation: [ɛkstˈɛnjuːˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "extenuating" is often confusing due to its tricky pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /ɪkˈstɛnjʊeɪtɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "ik," followed by "sten-yoo-ay-ting." The letter "x" in the beginning of the word is pronounced as "ks." The second and third syllables have a dipthong, combining two vowel sounds into one syllable. This word is commonly used to describe circumstances that can partially excuse someone's actions or behavior.

EXTENUATING Meaning and Definition

1. Extenuating is an adjective that refers to something that lessens or reduces the severity, seriousness, or moral culpability of a particular action or situation. It is a term used to describe factors, circumstances, or evidence that mitigate or provide an excuse for an offense or wrongdoing, making it seem less reprehensible or offensive than it would otherwise be perceived.

   When there are extenuating circumstances in a legal context, it means that there are specific aspects of a case that can be presented as grounds for reducing or lessening the penalties or consequences associated with a particular offense. This could include factors such as a defendant's mental state, past history, or the level of coercion or duress they may have experienced at the time the offense was committed.

   In a general sense, extenuating can describe any situation or condition that reduces the blame or guilt associated with an action or behavior. For example, if someone was late for a meeting due to extenuating circumstances, it means that there were significant and unavoidable factors that caused the delay and make the lateness more forgivable. It implies that the person had good reasons for their actions, which were out of their control.

   Overall, extenuating refers to circumstances or elements that provide an explanation or justification for actions or situations that would typically be considered blameworthy, lessening the negative impact or perception of those actions.

2. Lessening; diminishing.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of EXTENUATING

The word extenuating is derived from the Latin verb extenuare, which means to lessen or to make thin. The Latin word is a combination of the prefix ex- meaning out or away, and the verb tenuare, meaning to make thin or to stretch. Over time, the word extenuare developed in Middle English and Old French to become extenuen, which eventually evolved into the modern English word extenuating.

Idioms with the word EXTENUATING

• extenuating circumstances The idiom "extenuating circumstances" refers to situations or factors that provide a justification or explanation for someone's actions, behaviors, or decisions that would otherwise be seen as wrong or unacceptable. These circumstances are considered to reduce or lessen the severity of the individual's actions.

Similar spelling words for EXTENUATING

• Extending,
• extension,
• extenuate,
• extenuation,
• ex­tending,
• over-extending,
• wide-extending,
• exceeding,
• life-extending,
• extend to,
• far-extending,
• co-extending.

Conjugate verb Extenuating

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