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clarifying

UK
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

clarifyingnoun
UK
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɛr.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun for the act or process of making something clear
clarificationSens général : action ou processus qui consiste à rendre quelque chose plus clair.
After some clarifying of the instructions, everyone knew what to do.
Après une clarification des instructions, tout le monde savait quoi faire.
Additional translations
éclaircissementPlus naturel dans certains contextes, notamment pour lever une ambiguïté ou préciser un point.
clarifyinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Present participle used adjectivally.
clarifiantQui rend plus clair, plus compréhensible.
The teacher provided a clarifying explanation that helped the students grasp the complex concept.
Le professeur a donné une explication clarifiante qui a aidé les élèves à comprendre le concept complexe.
Additional translations
clarifiantSe dit notamment des produits capillaires ou de certains liquides qui clarifient ou purifient.
Synonyms
illuminating
clear
informative
elucidating
explanatory
clarifyverb

clarifying

Gerund

clarified
Past Simple
clarified
Past Participle
clarifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/
se clarifierVerbe pronominal pour le sens intransitif.
His ideas began to clarify as he wrote the essay.
Ses idées ont commencé à se clarifier pendant qu'il rédigeait la dissertation.
The teacher clarified the complex topic for the students.
L'enseignant a clarifié le sujet complexe pour les élèves.
Additional translations
clarifierSens technique, notamment en cuisine ou en chimie.
Synonyms
explain
elucidate
illuminate
simplify
clear up
expound
define
shed light on
Antonyms
confuse
obscure
cloud
muddle
complicate

Definitions

clarifyingnoun
The act or process of making something clearer or easier to understand.
After some clarifying of the instructions, everyone knew what to do.
clarifyinggerund / present participle
Making something easier to understand or more comprehensible.
The teacher provided a clarifying explanation that helped the students grasp the complex concept.
Serving to make something clear or pure, often used in the context of liquids.
The clarifying shampoo removed all the buildup from her hair, leaving it fresh and clean.
clarifyverb
To make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
The teacher clarified the complex topic for the students.
To make (a liquid, especially butter) clear by heating and removing suspended impurities.
She clarified the butter before using it in the recipe.
(intransitive) To become clearer or easier to understand.
His ideas began to clarify as he wrote the essay.
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