Word: pellucid (adjective)

Associations

"Pellucid" means very clear, easy to understand, or transparent. It is often used to describe things like water, explanations, or writing that is very clear and easy to see through or understand.

• The lake was pellucid, so we could see the fish swimming below. (Here, it means the water is very clear.)
• Her pellucid explanation made the difficult topic easy to understand. (Here, it means the explanation is very clear.)
• The author's pellucid style helps readers enjoy the story without confusion. (Clear writing style.)

A well-known synonym is "transparent." The difference is that "transparent" is often used for physical clarity (like glass or water), while "pellucid" can be used both for physical clarity and clarity of ideas or language, often with a more elegant or literary tone.

Substitution

You can replace "pellucid" with:

• clear (more common and simple)
• transparent (mainly for physical clarity)
• lucid (more about clear thinking or writing)
• crystal-clear (informal, mostly for physical things)

Example: "The pellucid water" → "The clear water" or "The transparent water."

Deconstruction

The word "pellucid" comes from Latin:

• prefix "pel-" comes from "per," meaning "through"
• root "lucid" means "light" or "clear" So "pellucid" literally means "letting light through" or "very clear."

Inquiry

• Can you think of a place or object you have seen that was pellucid?
• How would you describe a pellucid explanation you heard recently?
• Do you think "pellucid" is more suitable for physical things or ideas? Why?