Disambiguates

/ˌdɪsæmˈbɪɡjueɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of disambiguate; makes something clear and unambiguous.

Etymology

From disambiguate + -s (third person singular). The root structure is dis- + ambiguous + -ate + -s.

Kelly Says

When a dictionary disambiguates a word like 'lead,' showing both the pronunciation for the metal and for the verb 'to guide,' it's doing essential language work!

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