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extensively | extenuating |

As an adverb extensively

is in an extensive manner, widely.

As a verb extenuating is

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As an adjective extenuating is

that lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

extensively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an extensive manner, widely.
    • He has read and traveled extensively .
  • To a great extent.
    • He became more extensively involved than he intended.

    extenuating

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse

    • Derived terms

    * extenuating circumstance