clarity

[klar-i-tee]

noun

1. clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity.

   Synonyms: simplicity, exactness, intelligibility

2. the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye; pellucidity.

   the clarity of pure water.

clarity

/ ˈklærɪtɪ /

noun

1. clearness, as of expression

2. clearness, as of water

Other Word Forms

• unclarity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of clarity¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English cler(e)te, clar(i)te, from Old French clarte, from Latin clāritāt-, stem of clāritās, equivalent to clear + -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of clarity¹

C16: from Latin clāritās, from clārus _clear

Example Sentences

Without that clarity, public officials will continue to treat every new undertaking the same way, and the cycle of delay and failure will repeat.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

It seemed to work, at least for now, as investors were looking for any clarity on the situation.

Read more on MarketWatch

It took an act of force, strength and clarity of will, denying Hamas any hope of achieving its goals.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

There should be more clarity coming in the next couple of weeks, though—the White House has confirmed the U.S.

Read more on Barron's

But with little clarity over when that would happen, “the bigger question is, will I want to?”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accuracy 
• brightness 
• certainty 
• directness www.thesaurus.com
• lucidity 
• precision 
• purity 
• simplicity 
• transparency