pellucidity
/,pelju:'siditi/
Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through without diffusion or distortion. This refers to the physical property of a material that makes objects clearly visible through it.
- The quality of being very clear and easy to understand; lucidity. This refers to the quality of expression, thought, or style that is free from obscurity.
Examples of Usage
Referring to physical transparency:
- The pellucidity of the crystal glass made it seem to disappear when filled with water.
- Scientists study the pellucidity of various polymers for optical applications.
Referring to clarity of expression or thought:
- The pellucidity of the professor's lecture made a complex topic accessible to all students.
- Her writing is admired for its pellucidity and logical structure.
Advanced Usage
"Pellucidity of mind": Refers to exceptional mental clarity and understanding.
- After a good night's sleep, he tackled the problem with remarkable pellucidity of mind.
"Pellucidity of style": Denotes a writing or speaking style that is exceptionally clear and unambiguous.
- The textbook's pellucidity of style has made it a favorite among learners.
Variants and Related Words
Pellucid (adj): Transparent or translucent; (of language or thought) easily understood; lucid.
- We swam in the pellucid waters of the lagoon.
- She gave a pellucid explanation of the theory.
Lucidity (n): Clarity of expression or thought. (A close synonym for the second meaning of "pellucidity").
- The report was praised for its lucidity.
Synonyms
- Transparency: The condition of being transparent (for the physical quality).
- Clarity: The quality of being clear, in particular. (For the quality of being easy to understand).
- Limpidity: The quality of being clear and transparent (often used for liquids or literary style).
- Perspicuity: Clearness of statement or expression.
Antonyms
- Opacity: The quality of being opaque; not transparent; obscurity of meaning.
- Obscurity: The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unclear.
- Turbidity: The quality of being cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
Noun
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passing light without diffusion or distortion
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free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
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