Definition of
qualifying has definitions from the field of grammar
1
[ noun ] (grammar) the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

Synonyms

limiting modification

Related terms

grammatical_relation restrictiveness apposition modify

2
[ adjective ] (grammar) referring to or qualifying another sentence element

Examples

"relative pronoun" "relative clause"

Related terms

grammar relative

3
[ noun ] success in satisfying a test or requirement

Synonyms

pass passing

Examples

"his future depended on his passing that test" "he got a pass in introductory chemistry"

Related terms

failing success qualify

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Rhymes with

disqualifying exemplifying horrifying falsifying gratifying terrifying purifying clarifying mystifying intensifying identifying specifying unifying solidifying verifying edifying electrifying notifying fortifying highflying unsatisfying satisfying lying frying flying undying outlying occupying complying supplying dying dyeing buying tieing tying overlying underlying crying prying spying trying

Phonetic and Homophones

K W AA1 L AH0 F AY2 IH0 NG

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