Opacity: meaning, definitions and examples
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opacity
[ əˈpɒsɪti ]
graphic design
The degree of transparency of an image or color, measured on a scale from completely transparent to completely opaque.
Synonyms
clarity, translucency, transparency
Examples of usage
- Adjust the opacity of the layer to blend it seamlessly with the background.
- The logo was designed with a low opacity to create a subtle effect.
physics
The property of a material that makes it difficult for light to pass through it.
Synonyms
density, impenetrability, opaqueness
Examples of usage
- The opacity of the glass block prevented the sunlight from entering the room.
- The opacity of the material was crucial for the experiment.
general
Obscurity or lack of clarity in understanding or perception.
Synonyms
ambiguity, mystery, obscureness
Examples of usage
- The opacity of the poem's meaning left the readers puzzled.
- The opacity of the government's decision raised suspicions.
Translations
Translations of the word "opacity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 opacidade
🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता
🇩🇪 Deckkraft
🇮🇩 keburaman
🇺🇦 непрозорість
🇵🇱 nieprzezroczystość
🇯🇵 不透明度
🇫🇷 opacité
🇪🇸 opacidad
🇹🇷 opaklık
🇰🇷 불투명도
🇸🇦 غموض
🇨🇿 neprůhlednost
🇸🇰 nepriehľadnosť
🇨🇳 不透明度
🇸🇮 neprosojnost
🇮🇸 ógegnsæi
🇰🇿 мөлдір емес
🇬🇪 გამჭვირვალობა
🇦🇿 şəffaflıq
🇲🇽 opacidad
Word origin
The word 'opacity' originated from the Latin word 'opacitas', which means darkness or shade. In the Middle Ages, opacity was often associated with mystery and intrigue, as things that were opaque were difficult to see through. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of transparency and clarity, especially in the fields of design and physics.