perspicuous Meaning & Definition
/pəˈspɪkjuːəs/
What Does Perspicuous Mean?
Perspicuous is an adjective that means Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid. It can also mean (Of a language or notation) the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out.
Perspicuous: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ |
| Synonyms | pellucid, clear and limpid |
| Antonyms | imperspicuous |
| Comparative / superlative | more perspicuous, most perspicuous |
Perspicuous Definition (Adjective)
- Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.
- (Of a language or notation) the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out.
- That can be seen through clearly; that lets light through.
Adjective
- Of a language or notation, such as that of formal propositional calculus: where the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out.
- Transparent; translucent.
Synonyms of Perspicuous
Perspicuous synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Perspicuous
Word Forms & Grammar
perspicuous (comparative more perspicuous, superlative most perspicuous)
Origin of Perspicuous
From Latin perspicuus, in turn from perspiciō (“see through”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Perspicuous
What part of speech is perspicuous?
Perspicuous is an adjective.
What is another word for perspicuous?
You can replace perspicuous with words such as pellucid, clear and limpid. See the full list of perspicuous synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of perspicuous?
The opposite of perspicuous is imperspicuous.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of perspicuous?
The comparative form is more perspicuous and the superlative form is most perspicuous.