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/
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
Soft morning light filters through the translucent paper screen in her tearoom.
Recent renovations made decent light through translucent curtains!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
trans- (through, across) + luc- (light, shine, from Latin 'lucere') + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'being' or 'having the quality of') = translucent (allowing light to pass through)
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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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