perspicuity
UK: /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkjuː.ə.ti/ | US: /ˌpɜːr.spɪˈkjuː.ə.t̬i/
n. clarity or lucidity, especially in expression or thought
n. the quality of being easily understood
perspicuity = perspicu<clear> + ity<noun suffix>
- perspicu (from Latin perspicuus, meaning "transparent, clear")
- ity (noun-forming suffix indicating state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word perspicuity traces back to Latin perspicuus ("transparent, clear"), derived from perspicere ("to see through"), combining per- ("through") and specere ("to look"). Over time, it evolved in English to denote intellectual clarity—metaphorically "seeing through" complex ideas to their essence. The suffix -ity formalizes this as an abstract noun.
The perspicuity of her argument made the debate easy to follow.
Legal documents often lack perspicuity, confusing laypeople.
His writing style is admired for its perspicuity and precision.
The professor’s lectures were marked by remarkable perspicuity.
Technical manuals should prioritize perspicuity over jargon.