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- [puh-loo-sid]
- /pəˈlu sɪd/
- /pe.ˈluː.sɪd/
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- [puh-loo-sid]
- /pəˈlu sɪd/
Definitions of pellucid word
- adjective pellucid allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass; translucent. 1
- adjective pellucid clear or limpid: pellucid waters. 1
- adjective pellucid clear in meaning, expression, or style: a pellucid way of writing. 1
- adjective pellucid Something that is pellucid is extremely clear. 0
- adjective pellucid transparent or translucent 0
- adjective pellucid extremely clear in style and meaning; limpid 0
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Origin of pellucid
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin pellūcidus, variant of perlūcidus. See per-, lucid
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Parts of speech for Pellucid
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pellucid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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pellucid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pellucid
adj pellucid
- apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- cellophane — Cellophane is a thin, transparent material that is used to wrap things.
- chiffon — Chiffon is a kind of very thin silk or nylon cloth that you can see through.
adjective pellucid
- cobweblike — Resembling or characteristic of a cobweb.
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