perspicuous

 
Pronunciation: /pəˈspɪkjʊəs/

adjective

formal
  • clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid: it provides simpler and more perspicuous explanations than its rivals
  • able to give an account or express an idea clearly.

Derivatives

perspicuity

Pronunciation: /-ˈkjuːɪti/
noun

perspicuously

adverb

Origin:

late 15th century (in the sense 'transparent'): from Latin perspicuus 'transparent, clear' (from the verb perspicere 'look at closely') + -ous