perspicuousness

noun

Definition of perspicuousnessnext
as in clarity
clearness of expression the undeniable perspicuousness of the prosecutor's closing argument

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  1. clarity
  2. simplicity
Noun
  • But a lack of clarity about what exactly the employees did, or may have shared with METR, has fueled speculation about what happened.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Outside the abusive behavior rules, Anthropic's other changes focus on wording and clarity for users rather than introducing new policies.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of clarity
Noun
  • Such a complicated form belies the simplicity of much of the language in it.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of simplicity
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“Perspicuousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perspicuousness. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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