lucid

Definition

Lucid means clear and easy to understand, especially about language or thinking. It can also describe a mental state where someone is thinking normally after being confused or sick.

Etymology

From Latin 'lucidus,' meaning 'bright, shining, clear,' from 'lux' meaning 'light.' The word shifted from physical brightness to mental clarity.

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