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pellucidity

noun/pəˈluːsɪdəti/

clarity or transparency of thought or expression

The speaker captivated the audience with the pellucidity of her arguments, making complex topics easily understandable.

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word origin — from Latin 'pellucidus', meaning 'clear, transparent', from 'per-' (through) + 'lucere' (to shine)

Word Ultra — Set 97

Set 97 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: pellucidity, osteoderm, mydriasis, albedo, magna carta. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. pellucidity · noun/pəˈluːsɪdəti/

    clarity or transparency of thought or expression

    The speaker captivated the audience with the pellucidity of her arguments, making complex topics easily understandable.

    Synonyms: clearness, transparency, lucidity

    Origin: from Latin 'pellucidus', meaning 'clear, transparent', from 'per-' (through) + 'lucere' (to shine)

  2. osteoderm · noun/ˈɑːstiˌoʊdɜrm/

    a bony or cartilaginous plate found in the skin of certain reptiles and amphibians

    The osteoderm provides additional protection to the reptile's skin against predators and environmental hazards.

    Synonyms: dermal bone, skin plate, bony plate

    Origin: The word 'osteoderm' originates from the Greek 'osteon' meaning 'bone' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.

  3. mydriasis · noun/ˌmaɪˈdraɪəsɪs/

    dilation of the pupils of the eyes

    The patient exhibited mydriasis after the administration of the eye drops, indicating a strong pharmacological effect.

    Synonyms: pupil dilation, eye dilation, mydriatic state

    Origin: from Greek 'mudria' meaning 'dilated pupil'

  4. albedo · noun/ælˈbiː.doʊ/

    the fraction of incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface

    The planet's albedo plays a crucial role in regulating its temperature by reflecting a significant portion of sunlight back into space.

    Synonyms: reflectivity, whiteness, brightness

    Origin: from Latin 'albedo' meaning 'whiteness', derived from 'albus' meaning 'white'

  5. magna carta · noun/ˈmæɡ.nə ˈkɑr.tə/

    a charter of liberties agreed to by king john of england in 1215 establishing certain legal protections and limits on royal authority

    The Magna Carta is often considered a cornerstone of modern democracy, as it laid down the principles of justice and accountability for the monarchy.

    Synonyms: charter, decree, codex

    Origin: Latin 'Magna Carta', meaning 'Great Charter'