clarifying Meaning & Definition
What Does Clarifying Mean?
Clarifying is a verb that means present participle and gerund of clarify. As a noun, it means A clarification. As an adjective, it means Providing clarity; making clear.
Word Facts for Clarifying
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈklæɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | informative, instructive and elucidative |
| Plural | clarifyings |
| Comparative / superlative | more clarifying, most clarifying |
Clarifying Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of clarify
Clarifying as a Noun
- A clarification.
Clarifying as an Adjective
- Providing clarity; making clear.
The witness gave some clarifying information about the event.
- Removing impurities or particulates.
Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo.
Verb
- (of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter
- To make clear or easily understood; to explain in order to remove doubt or obscurity
- To grow or become clear or transparent; to become free from feculent impurities, as wine or other liquid under clarification.
Leave the wine for 24 hours and it will clarify.
- To grow clear or bright; to clear up.
- To glorify.
Synonyms of Clarifying
Clarifying synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clarifying
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Clarifying in a Sentence
The witness gave some clarifying information about the event.
Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo.
Leave the wine for 24 hours and it will clarify.
Word Forms & Grammar
clarifying
clarifying (plural clarifyings)
clarifying (comparative more clarifying, superlative most clarifying)
Words That Rhyme With Clarifying
How Do You Say Clarifying?
You say clarifying as //ˈklæɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Clarifying
Is clarifying a verb or a noun?
Clarifying is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for clarifying?
Words with a similar meaning to clarifying include informative, instructive and elucidative. See the full list of clarifying synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clarifying?
The plural of clarifying is clarifyings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of clarifying?
The comparative form is more clarifying and the superlative form is most clarifying.