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Definition of translucency

translucency

/trænˈsluːsənsi/
trans · lu · cen · cy
Adverb:translucently
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Plural:translucencies
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Adjective:translucent
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translucency Lexical Profile

translucency Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The physical property or quality of allowing light to pass through diffusely without permitting objects on the other side to be seen clearly.

Example

"The artist prized the porcelain for its delicate translucency when held up to the gallery lights."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Translucency' is often confused with 'transparency': transparency allows light to pass through so that objects behind can be seen distinctly (like clear glass), whereas translucency scatters the light so that objects behind cannot be seen clearly (like frosted glass or wax paper).

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translation
translator
translucence
translucency
translucent
transman
transmasculine

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'translucere' ('to shine through'), formed from 'trans-' ('through') and 'lucere' ('to shine'), combined with the noun suffix '-ency'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Translucency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/translucency
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