extenuation
noun /ɪk,stɛnju'eɪʃən/
- Definition
- a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'extenuation': She showed great extenuation during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
5
Length
11