clarity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
  2. The ability to be easily understood.
  3. The ability to think clearly and rationally.
  4. The ability to be easily heard.

Pronunciation

/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clarity.wav /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ [ˈklɛɹ.ə.ɾi]

Word forms

clarity clarities

Etymology

From Middle English claritee, from Old French clarté, from Latin clāritās, from clārus (“clear”); equivalent to clear + -ity.

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