clarity

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

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/, /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/

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

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

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