From Latin 'clārus' (bright, famous), via Old French 'cler' — brightness, transparency, and fame all share this root.
Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; transparent; free of obstructions.
From Old French 'cler' meaning 'bright, shining, clear,' from Latin 'clārus' meaning 'clear, bright, famous.' The same root gives 'clarify,' 'declare,' and 'clarity.' Key roots: clārus (Latin: "clear, bright, famous").