Added 9 October 2026
clarification
/ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun
Latin root: clārificātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about clarification at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding.
the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
- The act of removing solid particles from a liquid.
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French clarification, from Latin clārificātiō.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)