The correct spelling of the word "more extenuative" is [mɔr ɪksˈtɛnjʊətɪv]. The pronunciation of this word is "more" with the vowel sound of "aw" and the "r" sound, followed by "ik" with the short "i" sound and "stenu" with the "e" sound, ending with "ative" pronounced as "uh-tiv." This word means to make a situation appear less serious or offensive. It is commonly used in legal and medical settings to describe mitigating circumstances or justifications.
The etymology of the word "more extenuative" is derived from two different sources: "more" comes from the Old English word "māra", which means greater or additional. "Extenuative" is derived from the Latin word "extenuare", which means to make thin or lessen in intensity.