perspicuity

Noun
Synonyms: perspicuousnessplainness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. clarity as a consequence of being perspicuousSynonyms: perspicuousnessplainness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Perspicuity \Per`spi*cu"i*ty\ (p[~e]r`sp[i^]*k[=u]"[i^]*t[y^]), n. [L. perspicuitas: cf. F. perspicuit['e].]

1.The quality or state of being transparent or translucent. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]

2.The quality of being perspicuous to the understanding; clearness of expression or thought. [1913 Webster]

3.Sagacity; perspicacity. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Clearness; perspicuousness; plainness; distinctness; lucidity; transparency. See Clearness. [1913 Webster]

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