perspicuity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin perspicuitās (“evidentness”, “self-evidency”, literally “transparency”, “clarity”, “lucidity”), from Latin perspicuus (“clear”, “transparent”; “evident”); compare perspicacity and the French perspicuité. By surface analysis, perspicuous + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

perspicuousness, plainness

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