Transpicuous

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Pronunciation: /trænsˈpɪkjuəs/

Definitions of transpicuous

adjective clear or transparent; easily understood or seen through

Example Sentences

A1 The instructions were transpicuous and easy to follow.

A2 The map provided by the hotel was transpicuous, making it simple to navigate the city.

B1 The presentation slides were transpicuous, allowing the audience to understand the key points easily.

B2 The contract terms were transpicuous, leaving no room for confusion or misinterpretation.

C1 The scientific paper was transpicuous in its methodology, making it easy for readers to replicate the study.

C2 The legal document was transpicuous in its language, leaving no ambiguity in its clauses.

Examples of transpicuous in a Sentence

formal The research paper provided a transpicuous explanation of the findings.

informal The teacher made the concept transpicuous by using simple examples.

slang She broke it down in a way that was totally transpicuous.

figurative His intentions were not transpicuous, leaving everyone confused.

Grammatical Forms of transpicuous

past tense

transpicuoused

plural

transpicuouses

comparative

more transpicuous

superlative

most transpicuous

present tense

transpicuous

future tense

will transpicuous

perfect tense

has transpicuoused

continuous tense

is transpicuousing

singular

transpicuous

positive degree

transpicuous

infinitive

to transpicuous

gerund

transpicuousing

participle

transpicuoused

Origin and Evolution of transpicuous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'transpicuous' originated from the Latin word 'transpicuus', which means transparent or clear.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'transpicuous' has evolved to mean easily understood or clear in meaning, similar to its original Latin root.