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transparent

1 of 1adjective
/træns.ˈpɛ.rənt/
Forms:more transparent,most transparent
1

able to be seen through

C1
  • The glass was so transparent that it was almost invisible, allowing a clear view of the garden beyond.
  • The water in the lake was so transparent that you could see all the way to the bottom, revealing the colorful fish swimming below.
  • The plastic wrap was so transparent that it was difficult to see it on the package.
  • The windows in the skyscraper were made of transparent glass, offering panoramic views of the city below.
  • The windowpane was transparent, offering a clear view of the garden outside.
Synonyms:
crystal clearpellucidlucidcrystallinesee-throughclearlimpid
2

clear enough to be easily understood

  • The transparent instructions made it easy for everyone to follow the new procedure.
  • Her transparent communication ensured that all team members were on the same page.
  • The report was transparent in its findings, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
  • His transparent approach to problem-solving made the process straightforward and efficient.
  • The company's transparent policies helped clarify the terms for all employees.
Synonyms:
graspableunderstandableapprehensiblecomprehensiblemanifestperceivablebroadapparentunequivocalcrystal clearobviousperspicuouspellucidluminousintelligibleclearaccessibleunambiguouslucidluculentexplicitstraightstraightforwardvisibleplainlimpidpatent
3

allowing heat or other forms of radiation to pass through without altering or distorting them

  • The transparent polymer used in the solar panels efficiently transmitted sunlight to the photovoltaic cells without any loss of energy.
  • The transparent shield on the lab equipment allowed ultraviolet radiation to pass through for precise measurements.
  • The transparent coating on the windows enabled heat to enter the building while minimizing distortion of sunlight.
  • The transparent filters in the spectrometer transmitted light waves accurately, ensuring precise readings.
  • The transparent materials in the thermal blanket allowed body heat to be radiated efficiently without distortion.
4

easily identifiable as false or insincere

  • His transparent excuse for missing the deadline was quickly seen through by his colleagues.
  • The politician's transparent lie about his whereabouts was obvious to everyone who had the facts.
  • Her transparent attempt to blame others for her mistake was obvious to the team.
  • The transparent nature of his alibi made it clear that he was not being truthful.
  • The company’s transparent denial of the allegations was easily recognized as an attempt to cover up the truth.