clarity

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/
  • Rhymes: -æɹɪti

Noun

clarity (countable and uncountable, plural clarities)

  1. The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
    She dreamed with great clarity.
    The brilliant clarity of his argument could not be faulted.
  2. The ability to be easily understood.
    Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students.
    Synonyms: clearness, obviousness, transparency
    Antonym: confusion
  3. The ability to think clearly and rationally.
  4. The ability to be easily heard.
    The singer was praised for the amazing clarity in her voice.

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