clarifying
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫɛɹəˌfaɪɪŋ// UK //klˈæɹɪfˌaɪɪŋ// clar·i·fy·ing
adj. making something easier to understand by removing confusion. You use this to describe a comment or action that makes a situation clear.
adj. serving to make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.
The teacher gave a clarifying explanation of the rule.
After the confusing meeting, the manager sent a clarifying email to ensure everyone understood their new tasks.
The witness provided several clarifying details that helped the jury reconcile the conflicting accounts of the incident.
Usage
Typically used as an adjective to describe speech, writing, or questions. When used as a verb form, it is the present participle of 'clarify'.