noun

la nitidez

sharpness · clarity

Es la cualidad de algo que se ve o se escucha de manera clara, sin confusión ni borrosidad.

Definition & meaning

Nitidez refers to the quality of being clear, sharp, or distinct. It is commonly used in several contexts:

  1. Visual clarity: The state of being clear and focused in an image, photograph, or vision. It refers to the level of detail or the sharpness of contours.
  2. Auditory clarity: The quality of sound being distinct, easy to hear, and free from interference or distortion.
  3. Conceptual clarity: The state of an idea, expression, or argument being easy to understand, coherent, and precise.

Grammar & Word origin

Nitidez is a feminine noun. It is derived from the Spanish adjective nítido (meaning sharp, clear, or neat).

It is formed by adding the suffix -ez, which is used in Spanish to transform adjectives into abstract feminine nouns, denoting a quality or condition (similar to the English suffix "-ness"). The root of the word comes from the Latin nitidus, which means "shining" or "bright."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Claridad (Clarity)
  • Precisión (Precision)
  • Definición (Definition)
  • Transparencia (Transparency)
  • Limpidez (Limpidity)

Antonyms:

  • Opacidad (Opacity)
  • Borrosidad (Blurriness)
  • Ambigüedad (Ambiguity)
  • Confusión (Confusion)

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Examples

La nitidez de la foto permitió ver cada detalle claramente.noun

The sharpness of the photo allowed every detail to be seen clearly.

El profesor pidió mayor nitidez en las respuestas de los estudiantes.noun

The teacher asked for greater clarity in the students' answers.

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