[ adj ] (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable <adj.all> writes in a limpid stylelucid directions a luculent oration pellucid prose a crystal clear explanation a perspicuous argument
Perspicuous \Per*spic"u*ous\, a. [L. perspicuus, from perspicere to look through. See {Perspective}.] 1. Capable of being through; transparent; translucent; not opaque. [Obs.] --Peacham.
2. Clear to the understanding; capable of being clearly understood; clear in thought or in expression; not obscure or ambiguous; as, a perspicuous writer; perspicuous statements. ``The purpose is perspicuous.'' --Shak. ※ -- {Per*spic"u*ous*ly}, adv. -- {Per*spic"u*ous*ness}, n.