Clarity

/ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

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.

Related Words

clear
Free of obstruction; understandable.
lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
translucent
Allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through.

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.