5 letter words with CI in the middle

Lucid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Clear and easily understood; rational or sane; bright or luminous.

Pronunciation (US): LOO-sid

Pronunciation (UK): LOO-sid

Origin and Usage: The word "lucid" comes from the Latin word "lucidus," which means "shining" or "bright." It was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe something that was bright or shining. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the sense of clarity and rationality that we associate with it today.

Synonyms: Clear, understandable, comprehensible, intelligible, coherent, rational, sane, bright, luminous.

Related Words: Clear, logic, sound, smart, witty.

Example Sentences:

1. She gave a lucid explanation of the complicated process.
2. His mind was not lucid enough to make a rational decision.
3. The lucid moon shone brightly in the sky.

Parts of Speech

Licit is an adjective.

Definitions

Allowable by law; lawful; not prohibited or forbidden.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈlɪsɪt/

UK: /ˈlɪsɪt/

Origin and Usage

Licit comes from the Latin word licitus, meaning "lawful." It has been in use in English since the 16th century and is often used in legal contexts to refer to actions or behaviors that are legal and not prohibited by law.

Synonyms

Legal, lawful, permissible, allowed, sanctioned, authorized, legitimate, valid.

Related Words

Legal, moral, valid, sound, right.

Example Sentences

• The companys activities were found to be licit by the regulatory authorities.
• He had no doubt that his actions were licit and within the bounds of the law.
• The court determined that the search was licit and did not violate the defendants rights.

Here is the requested information about the word "aecia": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun 2. **Definitions:** Aecia are cup-shaped structures on the underside of certain fungi that produce and release spores. They are also known as aeciospores or aecidiospores. 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ˈiʃiə/ - UK: /ˈiːsɪə/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "aecia" is derived from the Greek word "aikia" which means "rust". Aecia are found in the life cycle of rust fungi, which are plant pathogens that cause rust diseases. Rust fungi produce aecia during their sexual stage of reproduction, which is necessary for the continuation of their life cycle. The word "aecia" is a technical term used in mycology, the study of fungi. 5. **Synonyms:** Aeciospores, aecidiospores 6. **Related Words:** - Aecial - Aecium - Aegis - Aerie - Afoot 7. **Example Sentences:** - The aecia of the rust fungus were observed on the underside of the plant leaves. - The aecia produced by the fungus were responsible for spreading the disease to other plants. - The aecia stage of the rust fungus life cycle is necessary for the production of spores that can infect other plants.