Per`spi*cu"i*ty (?), n. [L. perspicuitas: cf. F. perspicuit'e.]

1.

The quality or state of being transparent or translucent.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

2.

The quality of being perspicuous to the understanding; clearness of expression or thought.

3.

Sagacity; perspicacity.

Syn. -- Clearness; perspicuousness; plainness; distinctness; lucidity; transparency. See Clearness.

 

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