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Transparent

/tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/

(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

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📖 Definitions of "Transparent"

adjective

1
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
"The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there."
2
(of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
3
Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.
"His reasons for the decision were transparent."
4
Having the property of transparency, i.e. sufficiently accurate that the compressed result is perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input.

🔄 Synonyms of "Transparent"

18 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
pellucidnoun	(figuratively) Easily understood; clear.
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
gossamernoun	Anything delicate, light and flimsy.
diaphanous	Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
obvious	Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
guileless	Free from guile; honest but naive.
limpid	Clear, transparent or bright.
vaporous	Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
thinverb	Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
crystallinenoun	Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
gauzy	Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
straightnoun	Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
crystal clear	Without ambiguity or doubt; completely understood.
filmy	Resembling or made of a thin film; gauzy
see-through	Transparent or translucent; that can be seen through.
cobwebby	Resembling a cobweb or cobwebs.
lucidnoun	Clear; easily understood.
sheernoun	(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Transparent"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
see-through	Transparent or translucent; that can be seen through.
pellucid	(figuratively) Easily understood; clear.
diaphanous	Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
clear	Transparent in colour.
limpid	Clear, transparent or bright.
lucid	Clear; easily understood.
crystal clear	Without ambiguity or doubt; completely understood.
vaporous	Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
thin	Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
filmy	Resembling or made of a thin film; gauzy
gauzy	Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
obvious	Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
straight	Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length.
sheer	(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
crystalline	Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
guileless	Free from guile; honest but naive.
gossamer	Tenuous, light, filmy or delicate.
cobwebby	Resembling a cobweb or cobwebs.
translucentnoun	Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
transparencynoun	(uncountable) Openness; accessibility to scrutiny.