Standard Lemma guide

clarifying

adj · noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/
  • CMU ARPABET: K L EH1 R AH0 F AY2 IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Providing clarity; making clear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Removing impurities or particulates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Wash your hair with clarifying shampoo.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A clarification.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of clarify

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

that makes clear

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a clarifying example

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: elucidative

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Real reading context

clarifying in complete knowledge articles