Main Entry: per·spic·u·ous

Pronunciation: \pər-ˈspi-kyə-wəs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin perspicuus transparent, perspicuous, from perspicere

Date: 1586

: plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation <a perspicuous argument>

synonyms see clear

— per·spi·cu·ity \ˌpər-spə-ˈkyü-ə-tē\ noun

— per·spic·u·ous·ly \pər-ˈspi-kyə-wəs-lē\ adverb

— per·spic·u·ous·ness noun