perspicuity
noun
Clearness of statement or exposition; the quality of being easily understood through clarity and precision of expression.
Etymology
From Latin "perspicuitas" (transparency, clearness), from "perspicuus" (transparent, clear), from "perspicere" (to look through). The word emphasizes transparency in communication.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Legal documents often sacrifice perspicuity for technical precision."
- 2.
"The professor was known for the perspicuity of her explanations."
- 3.
"Good science writing requires perspicuity without oversimplification."
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Fun Fact
The Royal Society, founded in 1660, famously advocated for perspicuity in scientific writing—"a close, naked, natural way of speaking." This goal of clear prose influenced the development of modern scientific communication.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (P, E, R, S, P, I, C, U, I, T, Y)
Scrabble Value: 20 points
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