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transparent

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Main Entry:
trans·par·ent 
          Listen to the pronunciation of transparent
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


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