Pagtalilis (en. Clarification)

/pagtəˈli.lis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of clarifying or explaining something.
When the clarification of arguments was needed, he provided examples.
Nang kailanganin ang pagtalilis sa mga argumento, nagbigay siya ng mga halimbawa.
A way of providing details on a matter to make it clearer.
The clarification of his views helped others understand him.
Ang pagtalilis sa kanyang mga pananaw ay nakatulong sa iba na maunawaan siya.

Etymology

From the root word 'talilis'

Common Phrases and Expressions

clarification of information
Providing clarity on the details of a piece of information.
pagtalilis ng impormasyon

Related Words

root word of pagtalilis, meaning clarification or explanation.
Root word of pagtalilis, meaning clarification or explanation.
talilis

Slang Meanings

argumentativeness or opposition
His contradicting what the teacher said is not good behavior.
Ang pagtalilis niya sa sinasabi ng guro ay hindi magandang asal.
self-defense
In the face of the accusations, he had to defend himself.
Sa harap ng akusasyon, nagkaroon siya ng pagtalilis para ipagtanggol ang sarili niya.
avoiding the discussion
He avoids contradicting because he doesn’t want to discuss the issue.
Umiiwas siya sa pagtalilis kasi ayaw niyang mapag-usapan ang isyu.