extenuating
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Adjective — Making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse.
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Etymology
From Latin ex- ("out") plus tenuare, "to make thin" — the idea of "thinning out" blame.
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What does “extenuating” mean?
The word “extenuating” means making a fault or crime seem less serious by providing a partial excuse. In plain terms, describes circumstances that help explain or soften the blame for something wrong.
How do you use “extenuating” in a sentence?
Here is “extenuating” used in a sentence: “The judge showed leniency because of extenuating circumstances.”
What part of speech is “extenuating”?
“Extenuating” is an adjective.
Where does the word “extenuating” come from?
The word “extenuating” comes from Latin. From Latin ex- ("out") plus tenuare, "to make thin" — the idea of "thinning out" blame.