adj.
Pronunciation: p ə r- ' spi-ky ə -w ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin perspicuus transparent, perspicuous, from perspicere
Date: 1586
: plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation <a perspicuous argument>
synonyms see CLEAR
– per · spi · cu · ity \ ˌ p ə r-sp ə - ' kyü- ə -t ē \ noun
– per · spic · u · ous · ly \ p ə r- ' spi-ky ə -w ə s-l ē \ adverb
– per · spic · u · ous · ness noun