clarification
UK: ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən | US: ˌkler.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən
n. the act or process of making something clear or easier to understand
n. an explanation or additional details that resolve confusion
clarification = clari<clear> + fic<make> + ation<noun suffix>
- clari (from Latin clarus, meaning "clear")
- fic (from Latin facere, meaning "to make")
- ation (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word "clarification" traces back to Latin clarificare ("to make clear"), combining clarus (clear) and facere (to make). It entered Middle English via Old French clarifier, retaining the core idea of rendering something intelligible. The suffix -ation formalizes the action, turning the verb "clarify" into a noun denoting the process or result of clarification.
The professor provided further clarification on the complex theory.
A clarification from the government eased public concerns.
The document needs clarification to avoid misinterpretation.
She sought clarification about the new policy’s requirements.
The editor’s clarification improved the article’s readability.