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- [klar-uh-fahy]
- /ˈklær əˌfaɪ/
- /ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klar-uh-fahy]
- /ˈklær əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of clarification word
- verb with object clarification to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. 1
- verb with object clarification to remove solid matter from (a liquid); to make into a clear or pellucid liquid. 1
- verb with object clarification to free (the mind, intelligence, etc.) from confusion; revive: The short nap clarified his thoughts. 1
- verb without object clarification to become clear, pure, or intelligible: The political situation clarified. 1
- noun clarification The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible. 1
- noun clarification making clear 1
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Origin of clarification
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French clarifier < Late Latin clārificāre, equivalent to Latin clār(us) clear + -ificāre -ify
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Parts of speech for Clarification
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clarification popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clarification usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clarification
noun clarification
- interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
- resolution — a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group. Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution.
- description — You can say that something is beyond description, or that it defies description, to emphasize that it is very unusual, impressive, terrible, or extreme.
- illumination — an act or instance of illuminating.
- solution — the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
Antonyms for clarification
noun clarification
- complication — A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
- muddle — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
- obfuscation — to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
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