1
: able to be seen through
transparent plastic bags
transparent [=clear] glass
2
a
: easy to notice or understand : obvious
a transparent lie/falsehood
Their motives were transparent.
b
: honest and open : not secretive
The company's business dealings need to be more transparent. [=information about the company needs to be more available for people to see]
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/transparent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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