Transparent: meaning, definitions and examples

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transparent

[ trænsˈpærənt ]

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invisibility

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

Synonyms

clear, crystal clear, see-through

Examples of usage

The glass is transparent, allowing us to see through it clearly.
His transparent excuses didn't fool anyone.

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honesty

open, honest, and not hiding anything

Synonyms

honest, open, sincere

Examples of usage

She appreciated his transparent communication style.
The company aims to be transparent about its business practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "transparent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transparente

🇮🇳 पारदर्शी

🇩🇪 transparent

🇮🇩 transparan

🇺🇦 прозорий

🇵🇱 przezroczysty

🇯🇵 透明な (とうめいな)

🇫🇷 transparent

🇪🇸 transparente

🇹🇷 şeffaf

🇰🇷 투명한 (tumyeonghan)

🇸🇦 شفاف (shaffaf)

🇨🇿 průhledný

🇸🇰 priehľadný

🇨🇳 透明 (tòumíng)

🇸🇮 prosojen

🇮🇸 gegnsær

🇰🇿 мөлдір

🇬🇪 გამჭვირვალე (gamch’virvale)

🇦🇿 şəffaf

🇲🇽 transparente

Word origin

The word 'transparent' originated from the Latin word 'transparere', which means 'to show through'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. The concept of transparency has always been associated with clarity, honesty, and openness. Over the years, the word has evolved to encompass not just physical visibility but also metaphorical transparency in communication, actions, and intentions.