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.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɪəriər/
KK: /ɪkˈstɪrɪər/
Definition: Relating to the outside or outer part of something.
Example: The exterior of the building was painted a bright color.
Definition: The outside part or surface of something, such as a building or object.
Example: The exterior of the house was painted a bright blue.
IPA: /ˌɛkstɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /ɛkˌstɪəriəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The act of making something abstract into a physical form or representation.
Example: The artist's work is a beautiful exteriorization of her thoughts and feelings.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɪəriˌaɪz/
KK: /ɪkˈstɪrɪəraɪz/
Definition: To make something that is inside become visible or known, often by bringing it to the outside or expressing it.
Example: The therapist encouraged her to exteriorize her emotions through art.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɪəriəli/
KK: /ɪkˈstɪrɪərli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the outside or outer surface of something.
Example: The building was beautifully designed, but exteriorly it looked quite plain.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪneɪt/
KK: /ɪkˈstɜrmɪneɪt/
Definition: To completely destroy or eliminate something, often referring to pests or unwanted organisms.
Example: The pest control company was hired to exterminate the termites in the house.
IPA: /ɛkˌstɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
KK: /ɛkˌstɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definition: The act of completely getting rid of something, often in a destructive way, such as killing pests or eradicating a group.
Example: The extermination of invasive species is important for protecting native wildlife.
IPA: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪnətɔri/
KK: /ɪkˈstɜːrmɪnətɔri/
Definition: Related to the act of completely destroying or eliminating something, often used in the context of pests or unwanted organisms.
Example: The exterminatory measures taken by the pest control service effectively eliminated the infestation in the house.
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