IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/
Definition: In a way that covers a large area or involves a lot of things; widely or thoroughly.
Example: The research was conducted extensively to ensure accurate results.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
Definition: The quality or state of being large in size, amount, or scope.
Example: The extensiveness of the research project allowed for a thorough understanding of the topic.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtə/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsəˌmɛtər/
Definition: A device that measures very small changes in the shape or size of a material when it is stretched, compressed, bent, or twisted.
Example: The engineer used an extensometer to monitor the strain on the metal beam during the test.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnsər/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnsər/
Definition: A type of muscle that helps to straighten or extend a limb or part of the body.
Example: The extensor muscle in the arm allows you to straighten your elbow.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnt/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnt/
Definition: The amount or degree to which something exists or is present; the range or area covered by something.
Example: The extent of the damage from the storm was much greater than we initially thought.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪt/
Definition: To make something seem less serious or important, often by providing excuses or reasons that lessen the blame.
Example: The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by explaining the difficult circumstances.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definition: Something that makes a situation less serious or more understandable by providing a reason or excuse.
Example: The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before making a decision.
Definition: To make a situation seem less serious or more forgivable by providing excuses or reasons.
Example: The lawyer presented extenuating circumstances to reduce the defendant's sentence.
IPA: /ɪkˌstjuːnɪˈeɪʃən/
KK: /ɪkˌstɛnjuˈeɪʃən/
Definition: A reason or explanation that makes something less serious or more forgivable.
Example: The lawyer presented evidence of extenuation to reduce the severity of the sentence.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtə/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtər/
Definition: A person who makes something seem less serious or more forgivable.
Example: The lawyer acted as an extenuator, trying to lessen the severity of his client's actions.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɛnjʊəˌtɔːri/
KK: /ɪkˈstɛnjuˌeɪtəri/
Definition: Describing something that makes a situation seem less serious or more forgivable.
Example: The lawyer presented extenuatory evidence to reduce the severity of the sentence.
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