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