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transpicuous

/tɹænzˈpɪkjʊəs/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Clear and easily understood; transparent.


Pronunciation
  1. /tɹænzˈpɪkjʊəs/



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transpicuous
Etymology
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From the Latin 'transpicere' meaning 'to look through'.


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  1. Transpicuous is a relatively rare word, used mostly in formal contexts.

  2. Transpicuous is an antonym for opaque or obscure.


Related Concepts
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  1. Transparency: The quality of being clear and easily understood, allowing one to see through.


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Transpicuous has been used in literature to describe clear and transparent situations or characters. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Desdemona's innocence is described as 'transpicuous'.

How to Memorize "transpicuous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clear glass pane or a transparent sheet that you can see through. Transpicuous is an adjective that describes this quality.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'transpicuous' with the idea of clarity and transparency.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'transpicuous' comes from the Latin word 'transpicere', meaning 'to look through'.


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