translucent

Meanings

• adjective

  Permitting light to pass through so as to be seen from the other side.

  - "The glass window was translucent, allowing the sunlight to filter through."
  - "The onion skin is translucent, making it difficult to read the text underneath."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹænzˈlu.sənt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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translucent , translucently

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'translucentem' meaning 'shining through'.

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Trivia

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1. Translucent materials are often used in architecture to allow natural light to enter a building while maintaining privacy.

2. Some gemstones, like amethyst and citrine, are translucent, allowing light to pass through but not in a clear manner.

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Related Concepts

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1. transparent: Transparent refers to something that allows light to pass through without any obstruction or distortion, while translucent allows some distortion or scattering of light.

2. opaque: Opaque refers to something that does not allow light to pass through, making it not translucent or transparent.

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Culture

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Translucent is often used in literature and art to describe objects or substances that allow light to pass through, creating a sense of depth and mystery.

How to Memorize "translucent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a glass window that allows light to pass through, but not clearly enough to read a newspaper behind it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'translucent' with the image of a stained-glass window or a piece of onion skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Translucent: Transmitting Light, Unto the Other Side' to help memorize the definition.

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