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`transparent (adjective)
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`trans·par·ent
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` adj \tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt\
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`Definition of TRANSPARENT
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`a (1) : having the property of transmitting light without
`appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen
`clearly : pellucid (2) : allowing the passage of a specified
`form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
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`b : fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous
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`a : free from pretense or deceit : frank
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`b : easily detected or seen through : obvious
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`c : readily understood
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`d : characterized by visibility or accessibility of information
`especially concerning business practices
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`— trans·par·ent·ly adverb
`— trans·par·ent·ness noun
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`Examples of TRANSPARENT
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`<bottles of blue transparent glass>
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`<his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he
`doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences>
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`Origin of TRANSPARENT
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`Middle English, from Medieval Latin transparent-,
`transparens, present participle of transparēre to show
`through, from Latin trans- + parēre to show oneself
`First Known Use: 15th century
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`Related to TRANSPARENT
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`Synonyms: crystal, crystal clear, crystalline, limpid, liquid,
`lucent, pellucid, see-through, clear
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`Antonyms: cloudy, opaque
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`Rhymes with TRANSPARENT
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`aberrant, afferent, apparent, declarant, efferent,
`grandparent, inerrant, knight-errant, stepparent
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