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Perspicuity

Definition

(formal, literary) The quality of being clear and easy to understand; the ability to express oneself in a way that is free from ambiguity or obscurity. Typically used to describe writing or speech that is lucid and transparent, conveying complex ideas with precision and elegance.

Example Sentences

1The philosopher's use of perspicuity in his lectures made even the most abstract concepts accessible to his students.
2One of the key challenges in technical writing is achieving perspicuity without sacrificing depth or nuance.
3The critic praised the novelist's mastery of language, noting the perspicuity with which she explored the inner lives of her characters.
4To improve the perspicuity of your academic writing, focus on using clear and concise sentences that convey one main idea per paragraph.
5There is a delicate balance between perspicuity and complexity in philosophical discourse; too much clarity can obscure the subtlety of the argument.

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