clarity

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti//
United Kingdom//ˈklæɹ.ə.ti//
United States//ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti//
United States//ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti//
United States/[ˈklɛɹ.ə.ɾi]/

The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

noun

1
The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
She dreamed with great clarity.
The brilliant clarity of his argument could not be faulted.
The clarity of the clean glass was superb.
2
The ability to be easily understood.
Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students.
3
The ability to think clearly and rationally.
4
The ability to be easily heard.
The singer was praised for the amazing clarity in her voice.

Etymology

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

Forms

plural: clarities

clarify · To make or become clear or bright by freeing from impurities…clarinet · A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid…Clarissa · A female given name from Latin or Italian.

clarity · The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

Clark · An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation…Clarke · An English surname originating as an occupation, variant of…Clarkson · A surname originating as an occupation or as a patronymic for…

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