adj
perspicuous
Perspicuous (adj) means Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.
adj
1
Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.
2
(Of a language or notation) the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out.
3
That can be seen through clearly; that lets light through.
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Etymology
From Latin perspicuus, in turn from perspiciō (“see through”).
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What is the meaning of perspicuous?
"perspicuous" (adj) means clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.
What are the different meanings of perspicuous?
"perspicuous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid; 2. (Of a language or notation) the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out; 3. That can be seen through clearly; that lets light through.