clarity
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English claritee, from Old French clarté, from Latin clāritās, from clārus (“clear”); equivalent to clear + -ity.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - (US) IPA(key): /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/
- (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/
- Rhymes: -æɹɪti
Noun[edit]
clarity (countable and uncountable, plural clarities)
- 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 ability to be easily understood.
- Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students.
- Synonyms: clearness, obviousness, transparency
- Antonym: confusion
- The ability to think clearly and rationally.
- The ability to be easily heard.
- The singer was praised for the amazing clarity in her voice.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
the state or measure of being clear
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