PERSPICUOUSLY

lucidly, pellucidly, limpidly, perspicuously

(adverb) in a clear and lucid manner; “this is a lucidly written book”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

perspicuously (comparative more perspicuously, superlative most perspicuously)

With clarity and lucidity.

Source: Wiktionary


PERSPICUOUS

Per*spic"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. perspicuus, from perspicere to look through. See Perspective.]

1. Capable of being through; transparent; translucent; not opaque. [Obs.] Peacham.

2. Clear to the understanding; capable of being clearly understood; clear in thought or in expression; not obscure or ambiguous; as, a perspicuous writer; perspicuous statements. "The purpose is perspicuous." Shak.

– Per*spic"u*ous*ly, adv.

– Per*spic"u*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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