Meaning of Perspicuity | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.
   countable, uncountable
2. Perspicacity; insight.
   countable, uncountable
3. Transparency; translucence.
   countable, rare, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“[…]whether through the first officer's want⟳ of perspicuity or my own⟳ stupidity, I was not a bit the wiser for the explanation.”

““Well,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead⟳ your cotillon, if you think⟳ of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance⟳, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set⟳ back by her perspicuity.”

“Thompson, a high school dropout, said with rare perspicuity that he doubted the FBI would hire⟳ him.”

“It must have⟳ been on some such day of harsh sunlight, the incisive February brightness that gives perspicuity without warmth.”

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