clearness
|clear-ness|
🇺🇸
/ˈklɪrnəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈklɪənəs/
(clear)
clarity
Etymology
'clearness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clerenes,' where 'clear' meant 'bright' or 'transparent.'
'clerenes' transformed into the modern English word 'clearness' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Initially, it meant 'brightness or transparency,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'clarity or lack of ambiguity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being easy to see, hear, or understand.
The clearness of the water allowed us to see the fish swimming below.
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Noun 2
the state of being free from ambiguity or confusion.
The clearness of his explanation helped everyone understand the complex topic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35