noun

perspicuity

Perspicuity (noun) means Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.

noun

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

Perspicacity; insight.

Transparency; translucence.

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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.

Rhymes for perspicuity

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What is the meaning of perspicuity?

"perspicuity" (noun) means clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.

What are the different meanings of perspicuity?

"perspicuity" has 3 main meanings: 1. Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous; 2. Perspicacity; insight; 3. Transparency; translucence.