Lucidity

n.capable, thoughtfulformal

Meaning 1

The quality of being exceptionally clear in thought or expression.

Reach for it when praising understandable reasoning, writing, or explanation

The diagram's lucidity made the unfamiliar process teachable.

everyday
clarity
the most natural broad noun for easy understanding fits
not when Clarity can concern appearance as well as thought or language.
professional
coherence
logical connection among parts is central
not when Coherence does not ensure simple or transparent expression.
professional
transparency
method or meaning is open to inspection
not when Transparency can concern disclosure without good explanation.
formal
intelligibility
whether meaning can be understood is the threshold
not when Intelligibility is weaker and more technical than lucidity.

A state of clear conscious understanding.

Reach for it when discussing periods of mental clarity with care and precision

During a period of lucidity, she restated her treatment preferences.

everyday
alertness
wakeful responsiveness is the observed state
not when Alertness does not establish comprehension.
literary
clear-sightedness
accurate awareness and judgment are intended
not when Clear-sightedness implies insight, not just conscious clarity.

remarkable lucidity
The witness described the sequence with remarkable lucidity.
moment of lucidity
A moment of lucidity allowed him to recognize his daughter.
lucidity of style
The handbook's lucidity of style served new readers well.

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