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clarity
KLAR-ih-tee
Clarity (noun) means the quality of being clear and easy to understand, see, or hear. Example: “The photograph has amazing clarity, so you can read the tiny sign in the distance.”
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The quality of being clear and easy to understand, see, or hear.
"The photograph has amazing clarity, so you can read the tiny sign in the distance."
"The report was praised for its clarity."
"After the coffee kicked in, she felt real mental clarity."
How to use clarity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow clear something is — whether that's writing, thinking, sound, or even water.
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Common pairings
mental clarity
clarity of thought
crystal clarity
gain clarity
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Etymology
From Old French clarté, from Latin claritas, from clarus, "clear."
Synonyms
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clearness
lucidity
transparency
coherence
legibility
sharpness
pellucidity
lucidness
limpidity
uncloudedness
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What does “clarity” mean?
The word “clarity” means the quality of being clear and easy to understand, see, or hear. In plain terms, how clear something is — whether that's writing, thinking, sound, or even water.
How do you pronounce “clarity”?
“Clarity” is pronounced KLAR-ih-tee (/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “clarity” in a sentence?
Here is “clarity” used in a sentence: “The report was praised for its clarity.”
What part of speech is “clarity”?
“Clarity” is a noun.
Where does the word “clarity” come from?
The word “clarity” comes from Latin. From Old French clarté, from Latin claritas, from clarus, "clear.".
Is “clarity” a common word?
“Clarity” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between clarity and transparency?
Clarity is the quality of being clear and easy to understand, see, or hear, focusing on how easily something is grasped. Transparency describes how freely light passes through a material, or figuratively how open and honest something is, so a message can have clarity without being about transparency at all.
What is the difference between clarity and clearness?
Clarity and clearness both describe the state of being clear, and they overlap closely. "Clarity" is the more common and slightly more formal choice, especially for ideas, writing, and sound, while "clearness" appears less often and tends to describe more literal, physical qualities.
When should you use clarity instead of lucidity?
Both words describe how clear and easy to understand something is. "Clarity" is the everyday choice and applies broadly to sight, sound, and thought, while "lucidity" is more formal and is used mainly for clear expression, clear thinking, or a clear mental state.
What words commonly go with clarity?
Clarity often appears in phrases such as "mental clarity," "clarity of thought," "clarity of vision," and "a moment of clarity." It also features in expressions like "for the sake of clarity" and "add clarity," where it means making something easier to understand.
