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lucidity

loo-SIH-dih-tee
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Lucidity (noun) means the quality of being clear and easy to understand or think through. Example: “The professor explained the theory with remarkable lucidity.”

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The quality of being clear and easy to understand or think through.
"The professor explained the theory with remarkable lucidity."
"Despite his illness, he spoke with surprising lucidity."

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In plain EnglishClearness of thought or explanation.

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mental lucidity speak with lucidity
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Plural
lucidities
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Etymology

From French "lucidité," ultimately from Latin "luciditas."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lucidity” mean?
The word “lucidity” means the quality of being clear and easy to understand or think through. In plain terms, clearness of thought or explanation.
How do you pronounce “lucidity”?
“Lucidity” is pronounced loo-SIH-dih-tee (/l(j)uːˈsɪdɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “lucidity” in a sentence?
Here is “lucidity” used in a sentence: “The professor explained the theory with remarkable lucidity.”
What part of speech is “lucidity”?
“Lucidity” is a noun.
Where does the word “lucidity” come from?
The word “lucidity” comes from Latin. From French "lucidité," ultimately from Latin "luciditas.".

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