transparent

Meanings

• adjective

  allowing radiance or light to pass through; clear and not opaque.

  - "The glass walls of the greenhouse are transparent."
  - "The thin membrane of the leaf is transparent."
  - "Transparent colors are used for watercolor painting."

• adjective

  easily detected or understood; clear and unmistakable.

  - "The evidence was transparent."
  - "His intentions were transparent."
  - "The company's financial statements were transparent."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651634"

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Antonyms

obscure , opaque , opaque , nontransparent

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Synonyms

apparent , clear , obvious , clear , crystalline , diaphanous , limpid , see-through

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with transparent
rare , square , fair , repair , square , are , spare

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Variants

List of all variants of transparent that leads to same result
transparent , transparently , transparentness , transparentnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'transparare,' meaning 'to pass through,' derived from 'trans,' meaning 'across,' and 'parare,' meaning 'to prepare.'

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Trivia

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1. Transparent is an antonym of opaque.

2. Transparent materials are often used in the manufacture of solar panels.

3. The human eye is about 78% water and 14% transparent.

4. Transparent clothing was popular in the Victorian era.

5. Transparent paper was invented in 1935 by a German chemist named Hans Freundlich.

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Related Concepts

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1. Transparency: The quality of being transparent or providing clear and unobstructed access to information or data.

2. Transparent materials: Materials that allow light or other forms of radiation to pass through them.

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Culture

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Transparent has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent various concepts such as honesty, clarity, and openness. In art, transparent colors are often used to create depth and texture. In music, a transparent sound is one that is clear and unobstructed. In literature, a transparent character is one who is honest and open about their intentions.

How to Memorize "transparent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clear glass pane or a thin layer of water to remember the meaning of transparent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of clarity or openness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Transparent is clear and lets light pass through' to remember the meaning.

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