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Definition of classifying in English:

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

Pronunciation

classifying

/ˈklasəˌfīiNG/ /ˈklæsəˌfaɪɪŋ/