perspicuous — clearly expressed and easily understood; transparent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clearly expressed and easily understood; transparent
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈspɪkjuəs/
Example Sentences
- His perspicuous presentation made even the CEO understand quantum physics.
- The manual's perspicuous instructions helped me assemble the furniture without crying.
- Her perspicuous writing style makes complex legal documents accessible to everyone.
perspicuous
ADJECTIVE[/pərˈspɪkjuəs/]
clearly expressed and easily understood; transparent
The professor's perspicuous explanation made the complex theorem crystal clear to everyone.
Per Spick, you us can see clearly through!
Her assiduous work, so conspicuous and perspicuous!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin perspicuus, meaning 'transparent' or 'clear to see through.' The word literally meant 'seen through completely,' like looking through clear glass.
Breakdown
per- (through/completely) + spic- (to see/look) + -uous (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“His perspicuous presentation made even the CEO understand quantum physics.”
“The manual's perspicuous instructions helped me assemble the furniture without crying.”
“Her perspicuous writing style makes complex legal documents accessible to everyone.”
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