transparent
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
transpehruhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
tɹænsˈpɛɹənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
of a material or object
See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
of a system or organization
Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.
noun
Something that is transparent.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
Used this way, transparent is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Clear and precise
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Nearby words
- pellucid , rarer, so it draws attention
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
So as to be easily understood or seen through.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion.
A clear quartz used in making electronic and optical equipment.
A material having the property of admitting light diffusely.
Related Words
Connected to the same idea, not synonyms.
- opticaladjective
- opaqueadjective
- conductiveadjective
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