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classifying

Syllabification: (clas·si·fy·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈklasəˌfī-iNG/
Definition of classifying

adjective

Grammar
  • denoting an adjective that describes the class that a head noun belongs to and characterized by not having a comparative or superlative (for example American, mortal). Contrasted with gradable, qualitative.

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Definition of classifying in the British & World English dictionary
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