perspicuity Meaning & Definition
/ˌpəːspɪˈkjuːɪti/
What Does Perspicuity Mean?
As a noun, perspicuity means Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous. It is also used to mean Perspicacity; insight.
Quick Facts About Perspicuity
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpəːspɪˈkjuːɪti/ |
| Synonyms | perspicuousness and plainness |
| Plural | perspicuities |
Perspicuity Definition (Noun)
- Clarity, lucidity, especially in expression; the state or characteristic of being perspicuous.
- Perspicacity; insight.
- Transparency; translucence.
Synonyms of Perspicuity
Perspicuity synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
perspicuity (countable and uncountable, plural perspicuities)
Origin of Perspicuity
Borrowed from Late Latin perspicuitās (“evidentness”, “self-evidency”, literally “transparency”, “clarity”, “lucidity”), from Latin perspicuus (“clear”, “transparent”; “evident”); compare perspicacity and the French perspicuité. By surface analysis, perspicuous + -ity.
Perspicuity: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is perspicuity?
Perspicuity is a noun.
What is another word for perspicuity?
Words with a similar meaning to perspicuity include perspicuousness and plainness. See the full list of perspicuity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of perspicuity?
The plural of perspicuity is perspicuities.