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lu·cid [ lssid ]

adjective

Definition:

1. rational: rational, and mentally clear, especially only for a period between episodes of delirium or psychosis

2. easily understood: clear and easily understood

a lucid explanation

3. shining: emitting light

[Late 16th century. < Latin lucidus< lucere "to shine" < luc- "light"]

lu·cid·i·ty [ loo síddətee ] noun

lu·cid·ly [ lssidlee ] adverb

lu·cid·ness [ lssidnəss ] noun

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