Pellucid: meaning, definitions and examples

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pellucid

 

[ pɪˈluːsɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clear

Translucently clear; easily understandable.

Synonyms

clear, crystal clear, transparent

Examples of usage

  • The pellucid waters of the lake allowed us to see the fish swimming below.
  • Her pellucid explanation made the complex topic easy to grasp.

Translations

Translations of the word "pellucid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 translúcido

🇮🇳 पारदर्शी

🇩🇪 durchsichtig

🇮🇩 tembus pandang

🇺🇦 прозорий

🇵🇱 przezroczysty

🇯🇵 透明な

🇫🇷 translucide

🇪🇸 translúcido

🇹🇷 şeffaf

🇰🇷 투명한

🇸🇦 شفاف

🇨🇿 průhledný

🇸🇰 priehľadný

🇨🇳 透明的

🇸🇮 prosojen

🇮🇸 gegnsætt

🇰🇿 мөлдір

🇬🇪 გამჭვირვალე

🇦🇿 şəffaf

🇲🇽 translúcido

Etymology

The word 'pellucid' comes from the Latin word 'pellucidus', which is derived from 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'lucidus' (clear). It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'pellucid' has been used to describe things that are transparent, clear, and easily understood.

See also: lucidity, lucidly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,784, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.