clarity

CEFRB2

/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being clear and easy to understand.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The ability to be easily understood.

Examples

  • I was astonished by the clarity of the picture.

  • A lack of clarity in the law

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • [ˈklɛɹ.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

  2. The ability to think clearly and rationally.

  3. The ability to be easily heard.

More examples

In context

  • The brilliant clarity of his argument could not be faulted.

  • The clarity of the clean glass was superb.

  • Those people appreciate clarity.

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Origin

noun

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