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clarity

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈkɫɛɹəti// UK //klˈæɹɪti// clar·i·ty

n. the quality of being easy to see, hear, or understand. You have clarity when your ideas are expressed in a way that leaves no room for confusion.

n. the quality of being coherent, intelligible, and easy to perceive. Often used to describe the precision of thought, expression, or physical transparency.


SIMPLE

The teacher explains the lesson with great clarity.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked for more clarity on the project timeline to ensure every team member understood their deadlines.

COMPLEX

While the author's prose lacks stylistic flourish, it possesses a remarkable clarity that allows complex philosophical arguments to remain accessible to a general audience.

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Origin

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

Usage

Frequently paired with the preposition 'of' ('clarity of thought', 'clarity of vision') or 'on' ('clarity on a subject').

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