What does perspicuous mean?
Perspicuous means Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid..
Perspicuous
/pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid..
Definitions by Sense
- Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.
- (logic) (Of a language or notation) the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out.
- (literal, rare) That can be seen through clearly; that lets light through.
Example Sentences
I am always willing to run some hazard of being tedious in order to be sure that I am perspicuous […]
Synonyms for perspicuous
Antonyms for perspicuous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more perspicuous
- most perspicuous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for perspicuous?
Common synonyms include transparent, pervious, apprehensible, clear.
What is the opposite of perspicuous?
Possible antonyms include abstruse, Chinese, dense, enigmatic.
How do you use perspicuous in a sentence?
I am always willing to run some hazard of being tedious in order to be sure that I am perspicuous […]
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