transparent
transparent Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
"The scientist placed the specimen inside a transparent glass container to observe its behavior."
Open, honest, and accountable in actions, decisions, or communication, without hidden agendas or secrecy.
"The organization pledged to maintain a transparent hiring process with clear criteria for every applicant."
Easy to perceive, detect, or see through (especially of a motive, excuse, or disguise).
"His sudden flattery was a transparent attempt to win favor before the performance review."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'transparent' with 'translucent': a transparent material (such as clear window glass) allows light to pass through so that objects behind it can be seen distinctly, whereas a translucent material (such as frosted glass) lets light through but diffuses it so objects on the other side are blurred.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 15th century from Medieval Latin transparentem, the present participle of transparere ('to show light through'), formed from Latin trans- ('through') and parere ('to appear, come in sight').