Αγγλικά

clarity

gb/klˈɛɹɪti/ us/klˈɛɹɪti/
B2 Αγγλικά
~ 7900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B2 property
1

being easy to understand

The quality of words or ideas being clear and easy to understand.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: clarity of [speech/writing/explanation]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *"the clarity is high"* when talking about explanations. In everyday English it is more natural to say *"It is very clear"* or *"The explanation has a lot of clarity"*. Learners may also confuse *clarity* with *cleverness*; *clarity* is about being easy to understand, not about being smart.
Συνώνυμα
clearness (Very close in meaning, but used less often and sounds slightly more formal or old-fashioned.) | lucidity (Emphasizes very clear, logical expression; more formal and literary.)
Αντώνυμα
confusion (Describes a state where information or ideas are hard to understand.) | obscurity (Emphasizes that meaning is hidden, vague, or difficult to see or understand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
lack of clarity |with clarity |greater clarity |clarity of explanation |improve clarity
Θέματα
communication |education |work |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The clarity of her presentation helped everyone understand the new policy.
  • Please rewrite this paragraph for greater clarity.
  • Legal documents are often criticized for their lack of clarity.
  • The teacher explained the concept with such clarity that no one had any questions.
  • Good design improves the clarity of the information on the page.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The clarity of your email was very helpful.
  • He speaks with clarity, so students can follow him easily.
  • This chart adds clarity to the report.
  • I changed the sentence to improve its clarity.
  • The rules were written with little clarity, so people were confused.
Ουσιαστικό B2 property
2

sharpness of sight or sound

The quality of a picture or sound being sharp and easy to see or hear.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: clarity of [image/sound]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse *clarity* with *brightness* when talking about screens or photos. *Clarity* is about how sharp and detailed something is, while *brightness* is about how much light there is.
Συνώνυμα
sharpness (Often used for images to mean clear edges and details.) | definition (Technical term in audio and video for how detailed and clear something is.)
Αντώνυμα
blurriness (Describes images that are not sharp or easy to see.) | muddiness (Often used for sound that is unclear or hard to distinguish.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
image clarity |sound clarity |visual clarity |audio clarity |high clarity
Θέματα
technology |media |science |communication |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The new TV has much better image clarity than our old one.
  • We adjusted the microphone settings to improve the clarity of her voice.
  • Fog reduced the clarity of the road ahead.
  • This camera lens offers outstanding clarity even in low light.
  • The sound engineer was praised for the clarity of the live recording.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The clarity of this photo is amazing.
  • We need better sound clarity during the video call.
  • Glasses can improve the clarity of your vision.
  • The rain on the window reduced the clarity of the view.
  • Turn down the music for more clarity in his voice.
Ουσιαστικό B2 property
3

clear and ordered thinking

A mental state when you can think in a clear, organized way without confusion.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: clarity of [thought/mind]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *"I am clarity"* when they mean *"I am clear"* or *"I have clarity"*. Remember that *clarity* is a noun, so say *"I need clarity"* or *"This gave me clarity"*, not *"I am clarity"*.
Συνώνυμα
focus (Stresses concentration on one thing rather than general clear thinking.) | composure (Includes calm emotional control as well as clear thinking.)
Αντώνυμα
confusion (General state of not being able to think or decide clearly.) | brain fog (Informal term for mental tiredness and difficulty thinking clearly.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
mental clarity |a moment of clarity |gain clarity |find clarity |achieve clarity
Θέματα
emotions |health |psychology |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • After a good night's sleep, she woke up with a new sense of clarity.
  • Meditation helps him maintain mental clarity during stressful times.
  • In a rare moment of clarity, he realized he needed to change his habits.
  • Time away from work gave her the clarity to decide what she really wanted.
  • Exercise can improve both your mood and your mental clarity.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I need some clarity before I make this big choice.
  • A short walk gave me clarity about my problem.
  • He lost his mental clarity after many hours of work.
  • With more rest, you will have more clarity.
  • In that moment of clarity, she understood what to do.
Ουσιαστικό C1 property
4

cleanness and transparency of a substance

How clear and clean a liquid or material is, without dirt or cloudiness.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: clarity of [water/liquid/material]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this is a more physical or technical use of *clarity*. In everyday speech, people more often use *clean* or *clear* for water instead of *clarity* unless they are being precise.
Συνώνυμα
purity (Emphasizes being free from anything dirty or mixed in.) | transparency (Focuses on how easily you can see through a material.)
Αντώνυμα
cloudiness (Describes liquids that look milky or dirty and are hard to see through.) | impurity (Refers to unwanted substances that reduce the clarity of a material.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
water clarity |optical clarity |high clarity |crystal clarity |diamond clarity
Θέματα
science |environment |nature |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The clarity of the lake water surprised the visitors.
  • This filter greatly improves the clarity of drinking water.
  • Gemstones are judged on their color, clarity, and cut.
  • The solution must have complete clarity before the next step in the experiment.
  • Fog and dust in the air reduced the optical clarity of the telescope.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The clarity of the pool water shows it is clean.
  • Scientists measured the clarity of the river.
  • Glass with high clarity lets in more light.
  • They tested the clarity of the drinking water.
  • The diamond has very good clarity.
Ουσιαστικό formal B2 property
5

certainty and lack of ambiguity in a situation

A situation where the facts, rules, or plans are clear and not confusing.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: clarity on [issue/matter]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes try to use *clarity* as a verb in this sense, for example *"This will clarity the rules"*. The correct verb is *clarify*: *"This will clarify the rules"*. Use *clarity* as a noun: *"This will bring clarity"*.
Συνώνυμα
certainty (Focuses more on being sure, not on how well something is explained.) | transparency (Often used in politics and business to stress openness rather than just clear rules.)
Αντώνυμα
ambiguity (Direct opposite; describes situations where something has more than one possible meaning.) | uncertainty (Focuses on not knowing what is decided or what will happen.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
provide clarity |seek clarity |regulatory clarity |clarity on the issue |bring clarity
Θέματα
business |politics |core_vocabulary |communication
Παραδείγματα
  • Employees are asking for clarity on the new remote work policy.
  • The government promised greater clarity around the tax changes.
  • These guidelines provide much-needed clarity for small businesses.
  • The report brings clarity to a complex and emotional debate.
  • Investors want regulatory clarity before they commit more money.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • We need clarity on our goals for this year.
  • The manager gave clarity about the new rules.
  • The email did not provide clarity about the deadline.
  • The meeting helped bring clarity to the problem.
  • She asked for clarity on her role in the project.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
clarity
IPA
GB/klˈɛɹɪti/
US/klˈɛɹɪti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
clar - ity (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (clar)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: clarity
  • Plural: clarities, clarity
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
clarities noun
Core family
clear adjective A2 clearly adverb A2 clarify verb B1 clarification noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unclear adjective B1 unclearly adverb B2
Advanced or less common
clearness noun B2
Εκφράσεις

a moment of clarity

1
/ə mˈoʊmənt əv klˈɛɹɪti/
idiom

short time of sudden clear thinking

A short time when you suddenly understand something very clearly, often after being confused for a long time.

Παραδείγματα
  • In a moment of clarity, he realized he needed to quit his job.
  • She had a moment of clarity and saw what the real problem was.
  • During one brief moment of clarity, he decided to ask for help.

achieve clarity

1
/ət͡ʃˈiv klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase formal

successfully reach a clear state

To successfully make ideas, writing, or plans clear and not confusing.

Παραδείγματα
  • The editor helped the author achieve clarity in the final draft.
  • It took several meetings to achieve clarity on the budget.
  • We must achieve clarity before presenting this to the board.

bring clarity to

1
/bɹˈɪŋ klˈɛɹɪti tə/
fixed phrase formal

make a subject easier to understand

To make a situation, problem, or subject easier to understand.

Παραδείγματα
  • The report aims to bring clarity to the debate about climate change.
  • Her questions brought clarity to the confusing discussion.
  • We hope this guide will bring clarity to the new rules.

for clarity

1
/fɚ klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase

as a way to make it clearer

Said when you add or change something so it will be easier to understand.

Παραδείγματα
  • For clarity, the figures have been rounded.
  • The diagram has been simplified for clarity.
  • I changed the order of the questions for clarity.

for the sake of clarity

1
/fɚ ðə sˈeɪk əv klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase formal

to make something easier to understand

Used when you add or change information so that people can understand it more easily.

Παραδείγματα
  • For the sake of clarity, let me repeat the main points.
  • We changed the graph, for the sake of clarity, before sending the report.
  • For the sake of clarity, all prices are shown with tax included.

gain clarity

1
/ɡˈeɪn klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase

reach better understanding

To understand something more clearly than before.

Παραδείγματα
  • Talking to a mentor helped her gain clarity about her career goals.
  • You may gain clarity if you take a break and think about it.
  • We need to gain clarity before we make a final decision.

lack of clarity

1
/lˈæk əv klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase

state of not being clear

A situation where information is not clear and people are confused.

Παραδείγματα
  • The lack of clarity in the instructions caused several mistakes.
  • There is still a lack of clarity about how the law will be applied.
  • A lack of clarity in your writing can hide your main idea.

provide clarity

1
/pɹəvˈaɪd klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase formal

give information that explains

To give information that helps people understand something more clearly.

Παραδείγματα
  • The FAQ section is there to provide clarity for new users.
  • Could you provide some clarity on how these changes affect us?
  • This example should provide clarity on the correct method.

seek clarity

1
/sˈik klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase formal

try to understand better

To try to get a better, clearer understanding of something.

Παραδείγματα
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions when you seek clarity.
  • The committee met to seek clarity on the legal issues.
  • She is seeking clarity about what she wants from life.

with clarity

1
/wˈɪθ klˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase

in an easy-to-understand way

In a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Παραδείγματα
  • She answered all of the questions with clarity.
  • Good leaders communicate their vision with clarity.
  • The teacher explained the grammar rules with clarity.

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