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Grammar : Adj
Spell : trans-pair-uhnt, -par-
Phonetic Transcription : trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær-



Definition of transparent

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Medieval Latin transparentem (nominative transparens), present participle of transparere "show light through," from Latin trans- "through" (see trans-) + parere "come in sight, appear" (see appear). Figurative sense of "easily seen through" is first attested 1590s. The attempt to back-form a verb transpare (c.1600) died with the 17c.
  • adj see-through
  • adj obvious, understandable
Example sentences :
  • There is nothing luminous, transparent, or delicate about dust.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • It was only his unfortunate and transparent manner of speakin'.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 5. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • The air had been warm and transparent through the whole of the bright day.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • How can they expect us to believe this transparent falsehood—this palpable device?
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The next instant the valley was illumined by a transparent glow.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • Never had he seen a complexion so transparent, or an eye so expressive.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • He stepped off the transparent slab onto the stone floor of the island.
  • Extract from : « Pirates of the Gorm » by Nat Schachner
  • They were so transparent that I felt an involuntary shrinking as I approached them.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • Stir and cook for about ten minutes, until it is transparent.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • She spread out her hands, white and transparent in the sun-light.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna

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