translucent — allowing light to pass through but not transparent; semi-transparent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: allowing light to pass through but not transparent; semi-transparent
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænsˈluːsnt/
Korean meaning: 빛이 통과하지만 완전히 투명하지 않은; 반투명한
Korean pronunciation: 트랜스**루**선트
Example Sentences
- The vampire's translucent skin made him look like a walking night light.
- Her translucent umbrella was perfect for window shopping in the rain.
- The chef's translucent dumpling wrappers revealed the colorful filling inside.
translucent
ADJECTIVE//trænsˈluːsnt//
allowing light to pass through but not transparent; semi-transparent
Morning sunlight creates a silhouette through the translucent frosted glass window
Recent renovations made decent light through translucent curtains!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'translucent,' derived from 'trans-' (across, through) and 'lucent' (shining, from 'lucere' meaning to shine). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe materials that allow light to pass through partially.
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📝Examples
“The vampire's translucent skin made him look like a walking night light.”
“Her translucent umbrella was perfect for window shopping in the rain.”
“The chef's translucent dumpling wrappers revealed the colorful filling inside.”
“My diet made me so thin that I'm practically translucent now.”
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