5syllables
extenuating
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extenuating is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, extenuating is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofextenuating
1verb
- To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.
- To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
- To become thinner.
- To lower or degrade; to detract from.
1adjective
- That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.
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