clear

English

/klɪə(ɹ)/, /klɪɹ/

adj
Definitions
  • Transparent in colour.
  • Bright, not dark or obscured.
  • Free of obstacles.
  • Without clouds.
  • (meteorology) Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
  • Free of ambiguity or doubt.
  • Distinct, sharp, well-marked.
  • (figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.
  • (of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
  • Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.
  • (Scientology) Free from the influence of engrams; see .
  • Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.
  • Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
  • Easily or distinctly heard; audible.
  • Unmixed; entirely pure.
  • Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.
  • Without diminution; in full; net.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English clere derived from cler derived from Old French cler derived from Latin clarus (bright, clear).

Origin

Latin

clarus

Gloss

bright, clear

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

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