noun
extenuation
Extenuation (noun) means the act of extenuating something, or the state of being extenuated.
noun
1
The act of extenuating something, or the state of being extenuated.
2
The process of becoming thin, or the wasted, bony state that results, such as leanness or emaciation.
3
Making less dense; rarefaction.
4
The process of making something slimmer or reducing it in size.
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Etymology
An adaptation of extenuātiōn-, the oblique stem of the Latin extenuātiō (“a thinning or diminishing”, “rarefaction”; rhetoric “a lessening”, “diminution”, “extenuation”), noun of action from extenuō (“to thin, reduce, or diminish”). Equivalent to extenuate + -ion. Compare the French exténuation.
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Rhymes for extenuation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of extenuation?
"extenuation" (noun) means the act of extenuating something, or the state of being extenuated.
What is another word for extenuation?
Other words for "extenuation" include palliation, mitigation.
What are the different meanings of extenuation?
"extenuation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of extenuating something, or the state of being extenuated; 2. The process of becoming thin, or the wasted, bony state that results, such as leanness or emaciation; 3. Making less dense; rarefaction.
