Definition of extenuating Extenuating

/ɪkstɛˈnjuejˌtɪŋ/ - [ikstenyueyting] - ex•ten•u•at•ing

We found 6 definitions of extenuating from 5 different sources.

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What does extenuating mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

extenuating - partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances"
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  • extenuating (Verb)
    Present participle of extenuate.
  • extenuating (Adjective)
    That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • extenuating (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Extenuate

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • extenuating
    That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

Part of speech

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  • extenuating, verb, gerund of extenuate (infinitive).

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