pellucid — transparently clear; easily understood
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: transparently clear; easily understood
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈluːsɪd/
Example Sentences
- The professor's pellucid lecture made quantum physics seem like child's play.
- Her pellucid writing style won her the award for best science communication.
- The pellucid mountain stream was so clear that tourists kept trying to walk on it thinking it was shallow.
pellucid
ADJECTIVE[/pəˈluːsɪd/]
transparently clear; easily understood
The pellucid mountain lake reveals every stone resting on its sandy bottom.
Pellucid glass reveals lucid truth!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'pellucidus', derived from 'pellucere' meaning 'to shine through', composed of 'per-' (through) and 'lucere' (to shine or be clear).
Breakdown
per- (through) + luc- (light/shine) + -id (adjective suffix) = pellucid
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's pellucid lecture made quantum physics seem like child's play.”
“Her pellucid writing style won her the award for best science communication.”
“The pellucid mountain stream was so clear that tourists kept trying to walk on it thinking it was shallow.”
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