a. [ L. perspicuus, from perspicere to look through. See Perspective. ] 1. Capable of being through; transparent; translucent; not opaque. [ Obs. ] Peacham. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Per*spic"u*ous*ly, adv. -- Per*spic"u*ous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]