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Opaqueness: meaning, definitions and examples

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opaqueness

 

[ əˈpākwənnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of transparency

The opaqueness of the glass made it difficult to see through. Opaqueness can be caused by various factors such as dirt, paint, or frosted glass. In some cultures, opaqueness is seen as a symbol of privacy and security.

Synonyms

lack of transparency, obscurity, opacity.

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Word Description / Examples
opaqueness

Used to describe the quality of not being clear, often in a literal or figurative sense. It can relate to materials that do not allow light to pass through or situations that are not easily understood.

  • The opaqueness of the new policy left many employees confused
  • The frosted glass added opaqueness to the office windows
lack of transparency

Often used in discussions about governance, business practices, and communication to point out situations where information is not openly shared or where actions are not clear.

  • The lack of transparency in the company's financial statements made investors cautious
  • The community criticized the lack of transparency in the decision-making process
obscurity

Typically used to describe something that is difficult to understand, ambiguous, or hidden from view. This word often implies a level of complexity or a sense of being enigmatic.

  • The novel’s plot was filled with obscurity, making it hard to follow
  • The artist gained fame after years of working in obscurity
opacity

Mostly used in technical or formal contexts to refer to the quality of a material that does not let light through. It can also be used figuratively to describe a lack of understandability.

  • The scientist measured the opacity of the substance
  • The opacity of the legal document made it difficult to comprehend

Examples of usage

  • The opaqueness of the water prevented us from seeing the fish below.
  • The opaqueness of the company's financial statements raised concerns among investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "opaqueness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 opacidade

🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता

🇩🇪 Undurchsichtigkeit

🇮🇩 kabur

🇺🇦 непрозорість

🇵🇱 nieprzezroczystość

🇯🇵 不透明度

🇫🇷 opacité

🇪🇸 opacidad

🇹🇷 opaklık

🇰🇷 불투명도

🇸🇦 غموض

🇨🇿 neprůhlednost

🇸🇰 nepriehľadnosť

🇨🇳 不透明性

🇸🇮 neprosojnost

🇮🇸 ógegnsæi

🇰🇿 мөлдір емес

🇬🇪 გამოუცნობლობა

🇦🇿 şəffaf olmamaq

🇲🇽 opacidad

Etymology

The word 'opaqueness' originated from the Latin word 'opacus' meaning 'dark' or 'shaded'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the lack of transparency or translucency in a material. Opaqueness can be found in various substances such as glass, liquid, or financial information, where the inability to see through is a key characteristic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,301, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.