transparency — the quality of being transparent; openness and honesty in processes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being transparent; openness and honesty in processes
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænsˈpɛrənsi/
Example Sentences
- The politician's transparency was so shocking that voters didn't know what to do with honesty anymore.
- The school board meetings are conducted with full transparency.
- My diet plan has zero transparency - even I don't know what I'm eating.
transparency
NOUN[/trænsˈpɛrənsi/]
the quality of being transparent; openness and honesty in processes
The laboratory's transparency allowed everyone to observe every experiment.
The mayor's transparency earned the public's trust. (👀 See Through + 📖 Open Information → Transparency)
The organization's transparency made every decision apparent and earned lasting trust.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'transparere', combining 'trans' (through) and 'parere' (to appear or show). Originally describing light passing through a material and becoming visible, the term later expanded metaphorically to denote the clarity and visibility of information, processes, or intentions.
Breakdown
trans- (through) + parere (to appear, show) + -ency (state or quality). The suffix -ency converts the verb phrase into a noun denoting the abstract quality of being transparent.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician's transparency was so shocking that voters didn't know what to do with honesty anymore.”
“The school board meetings are conducted with full transparency.”
“My diet plan has zero transparency - even I don't know what I'm eating.”
“The organization promotes transparency in all business dealings.”
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