Main Entry:

trans·par·ent

Pronunciation:

\tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Medieval Latin transparent-, transparens, present participle of transparēre to show through, from Latin trans- + parēre to show oneself

Date:

15th century

1 a (1): having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid (2): allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light) b: fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous2 a: free from pretense or deceit : frank b: easily detected or seen through : obvious c: readily understood d: characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices

synonyms see clear

— trans·par·ent·ly adverb

— trans·par·ent·ness noun