adj Uncommon

clarifying

KLA-rih-feye-ihng

Clarifying (adj) means making something clearer or easier to understand. Example: “She asked a clarifying question before starting the task.”

adj

Making something clearer or easier to understand.

"She asked a clarifying question before starting the task."

How to use clarifying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something (a question, comment, statement) that helps make things clearer.

Common pairings

a clarifying question a clarifying moment

Word forms

more clarifying comparative, clarifyings plural, most clarifying superlative

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Rhymes for clarifying

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clarifying” mean?

The word “clarifying” means making something clearer or easier to understand. In plain terms, describes something (a question, comment, statement) that helps make things clearer.

How do you pronounce “clarifying”?

“Clarifying” is pronounced KLA-rih-feye-ihng (/ˈklæɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “clarifying” in a sentence?

Here is “clarifying” used in a sentence: “She asked a clarifying question before starting the task.”

What part of speech is “clarifying”?

“Clarifying” is an adjective.

Is “clarifying” a common word?

“Clarifying” is an uncommon word in modern English.