Meaning & Definition
noun
The quality of being coherent and intelligible.
The clarity of her explanation helped everyone understand the complex topic.
The quality of being clear in appearance or sound.
The clarity of the water in the lake was remarkable.
The quality of being easy to see, hear, or understand.
The clarity of the photograph was enhanced by the perfect lighting.
The state of being free from ambiguity or confusion.
After revising the document, the clarity of the instructions improved significantly.
Etymology
Middle English clarite, from Latin claritas, from clarus meaning 'clear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clear as mud:
Something that is completely unclear or confusing.
in a state of clarity:
To be in a condition of understanding or insight.
clarity of thought:
The ability to think clearly and logically.
Slang Meanings
Seeing things clearly.
After that talk, I finally have some clarity about my career path.
Understanding a situation without confusion.
I had a moment of clarity after sleeping on it.