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diaphanous

/daɪˈæf.ən.əs/

Meanings

adjective
Transparent or translucent to the point of being almost transparent, allowing light or other things to pass through easily.
- "The diaphanous curtains let in the sunlight."
- "Her diaphanous gown flowed gracefully in the breeze."

Pronunciation

/daɪˈæf.ən.əs/

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Antonyms

concrete , solid , opaque

Synonyms

translucent , transparent , delicate , insubstantial

Rhymes

Words rhyming with diaphanous
apothegm , banana , canoe , gavana , hana , jana , kana , lana , manana , nana , pana , quana , rana , sana , tana , vana , wana , yana

Variants

List of all variants of diaphanous that leads to same result
diaphanous , diaphanously , diaphanousness , diaphanousnesses

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Greek word 'diaphaneia' meaning 'transparency' or 'clarity'.

Trivia

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Diaphanous materials are often used in scientific research for observing living organisms.
The ancient Greeks believed that the gods wore diaphanous robes.
Diaphanous materials have been used in religious rituals for centuries.

Related Concepts

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Transparency: The quality of being transparent or easily understood.
Translucent: Permitting light to pass through, but not completely transparent.

Culture

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In literature, diaphanous is often used to describe delicate or ethereal things, such as fabrics or characters. In art, diaphanous materials like silk or chiffon are used to create a sense of lightness and transparency.

How to Memorize "diaphanous"

visualize

- Imagine a piece of diaphanous fabric fluttering in the wind.
- Visualize a clear glass pane.
- Think of a transparent butterfly wing.
associate

- Associate diaphanous with the word 'transparent'.
- Remember diaphanous is like a see-through veil.
- Link diaphanous to the idea of light passing through.
mnemonics

- Diaphanous is like a 'see-through' word.
- To remember diaphanous, think 'Dia' = 'see' and 'phanous' = 'through'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'diaphanous', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Visualize Transparency: Imagine a diaphanous fabric, so thin and delicate that light can easily pass through it, making it almost transparent.

2. Mnemonic Sentence: Create a sentence using 'diaphanous' that is easy to remember, such as 'The diaphanous veil danced in the breeze, revealing the bride's radiant smile.'

3. Break it Down: Break down the word into smaller parts: 'dia' (meaning 'through') and 'phanous' (from the Greek word 'phaino' meaning 'to appear'). Combine them to form 'diaphanous', which means 'allowing light to shine through'.

4. Associate with Similar Words: Relate 'diaphanous' with other words that mean 'transparent' or 'sheer', such as 'gossamer', 'filmy', or 'ethereal'.

5. Practice and Repetition: Regularly practice writing and saying 'diaphanous' to help reinforce the word in your memory.

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