lucid text

[ˈluːsɪd tɛkst]
nounpl: lucid texts
texto lúcido
1. A written composition that is clear, easily understood, and logically organized, presenting ideas in a transparent and coherent manner
The professor's lucid text made the complex theory accessible to all students.
O texto lúcido do professor tornou a teoria complexa acessível a todos os alunos.
2. Writing that demonstrates clarity of thought and expression, free from ambiguity or confusion
The author's lucid text style has made her one of the most widely read contemporary writers.
O estilo de texto lúcido da autora a tornou uma das escritoras contemporâneas mais lidas.
The phrase 'lucid text' is primarily used in academic and literary contexts in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions. In Brazil, it reflects a cultural value placed on clear communication in academic writing. The term is often used in educational and publishing contexts to praise writers who make complex subjects accessible to general readers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear writingintelligible texttransparent prosecoherent writingarticulate text
Antonyms / Antônimos
obscure textambiguous writingconvoluted textunintelligible prosemurky writing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
texto lúcido
Standard usage across Brazil for clear, understandable writing
São Paulo
texto claro e bem articulado
Often expanded phrase emphasizing both clarity and articulation
Portugal
texto lúcido
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; literary and academic contexts

Related Words

claritycomprehensibilitytransparencycoherencearticulationreadability

Related Idioms & Phrases

crystal clear writing
plain language
straight from the hip
cut and dried
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