Main Entry:

trans·lu·cent

Pronunciation:

\-s^ənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of translucēre to shine through, from trans- + lucēre to shine — more at light

Date:

1607

1: permitting the passage of light: a: clear, transparent <translucent water> b: transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly 2: free from disguise or falseness <his translucent patriotism — Newsweek>

synonyms see clear

— trans·lu·cent·ly adverb