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perspicuity
/ˌpəːspɪˈkjuːɪti/
noun 3
Collocations
3ADJ.
own, rare
VERB + PERSPICUITY
said, want
PREP.
with
Definitions
noun
1
Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.
[…]whether through the first officer's want of perspicuity or my own stupidity, I was not a bit the wiser for the explanation.
2
Perspicacity; insight.
“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.
3
Transparency; translucence.
It must have been on some such day of harsh sunlight, the incisive February brightness that gives perspicuity without warmth.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
- perspicuousness
- plainness
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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[…]whether through the first officer's want of perspicuity or my own stupidity, I was not a bit the wiser for the explanation.
Wiktionary02
“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
Wiktionary03
Thompson, a high school dropout, said with rare perspicuity that he doubted the FBI would hire him.
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