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

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

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

Pronunciation (IPA): /trænsˈpærənt/

Korean meaning: 빛이 통과하여 뒤의 물체가 선명하게 보이는, 투명한

Korean pronunciation: 트랜스**페**어런트

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's excuse was so transparent that even his pet goldfish rolled its eyes.
  • She wore a transparent raincoat that defeated the whole purpose of having one.
  • The company promises transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

transparent

ADJECTIVE

//trænsˈpærənt//

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

transparent concept
💡 Concept

A child sees fish clearly through the transparent aquarium glass

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transparent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through transparent glass, a parent's love becomes apparent.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/trænsˈpærənt/
🇬🇧 UK/trænsˈpɛərənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixtrans--
Rootpar-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'transparens', the present participle of 'transparere', meaning 'to show through'. It combines 'trans-' (across/through) and 'parere' (to appear/be visible).

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🎵Rhyme

apparentparentinherit
apparent
parent
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's excuse was so transparent that even his pet goldfish rolled its eyes.

😄 Fun example

She wore a transparent raincoat that defeated the whole purpose of having one.

The company promises transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

😄 Fun example

His attempt to look busy was transparent - he was obviously playing games on his phone.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

clearsee-throughobviousevidentopen

Antonyms

opaquehiddensecretive

Related

transparencytranslucentclarityvisibility