perspicuity — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   […]whether through the first officer's want of perspicuity or my own stupidity, I was not a bit the wiser for the explanation.

2. Perspicacity; insight.

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   “Well,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead your cotillon, if you think of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set back by her perspicuity.

   Thompson, a high school dropout, said with rare perspicuity that he doubted the FBI would hire him.

3. Transparency; translucence.

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   • Countable
   • Rare
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   It must have been on some such day of harsh sunlight, the incisive February brightness that gives perspicuity without warmth.

Noun

1. clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous

   Synonyms

   perspicuousnessplainness

   Broader terms

   clarityluciditylucidnesspellucidityclearnesslimpidity