adjective
transparent
trans-PAIR-unt/trænsˈpærənt/
Allowing what lies behind to be seen clearly.
The apple and bowl are clearly visible through the transparent glass pane.
Etymology
The pieces convey showing through: light passes through a material so that what lies behind it becomes visible. This is the literal image preserved in the selected meaning.
In context
after it's fed the gut within its transparent body reveals the color of its last meal
More examples
- A transparent lid lets you check the food without opening the container.
- The shallow water is so transparent that we can see every pebble.
- This plastic sheet is more transparent than the cloudy one.
Forms
transparent · more transparent · most transparent
transparency noun — The quality of letting objects show clearly.
Similar words
- clear
- Often describes glass or water without cloudiness or obstruction.
- see-through
- Usually describes materials, especially clothing, that reveal what is underneath.