pellucid

Meaning

Adjective

Allowing the passage of light; transparent.
Easily understood; clear.

Origin

From Latin pellūcidus, from per- + lūcidus (whence lucid), from lūceō. Surface analysis per- + lucid; compare perfervid. Compare clear, crystal clear, both also with literal meaning “transparent” but metaphorical meaning “easily understood”.

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