clarity
C1Meanings
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noun
the quality of clear water
When they awoke the clarity was back in their eyes.
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noun
The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
She dreamed with great clarity.
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noun
The ability to be easily understood.
Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students.
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noun
The ability to be easily heard.
The singer was praised for the amazing clarity in her voice.
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noun
free from obscurity and easy to understand
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noun
The ability to think clearly and rationally.
Etymology
From Middle English claritee, from Old French clarté, from Latin clāritās, from clārus (“clear”); equivalent to clear + -ity.
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