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Added 9 October 2026

clarity

/ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ noun

In Latin: claritudo Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about clarity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
She dreamed with great clarity.
The ability to be easily understood.
Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students.
The ability to think clearly and rationally.

Origin

From Middle English claritee, from Old French clarté, from Latin clāritās, from clārus (“clear”); equivalent to clear + -ity.

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