opaque — not able to be seen through; not transparent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not able to be seen through; not transparent
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊˈpeɪk/
Example Sentences
- My boss's instructions are so opaque that I need a translator for Korean-to-Korean!
- The company's financial report was deliberately opaque to hide their losses.
- She wore opaque tights to hide the bruise on her leg.
opaque
ADJECTIVE[/oʊˈpeɪk/]
not able to be seen through; not transparent
Cannot see through it
He claimed it's fake, but the opaque curtain he did make!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'opacus' meaning dark, shadowy, or obscure. The word entered English through Old French 'opaque' in the 17th century.
Breakdown
op- (dark/obscure) + -aque (adjective suffix) = opaque (not transparent or unclear)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss's instructions are so opaque that I need a translator for Korean-to-Korean!”
“The company's financial report was deliberately opaque to hide their losses.”
“She wore opaque tights to hide the bruise on her leg.”
“The politician's opaque answers frustrated the reporters.”
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