transparent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /trænsˈpærənt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /træn(t)sˈpærənt/ or /trænzˈpærənt/

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• Hyphenation: trans‧par‧ent

Adjective

Positive transparent

Comparative more transparent

Superlative most transparent

1. Something that can be seen through is transparent.
   • Synonyms: see-through, clear and glassy

   The transparent window let much sun in.

2. Something that is easy to understand is transparent.
   • Synonyms: apparent, clear and obvious

   It was such a transparent lie that nobody believed him.

   More transparent idioms are easier to learn than others.

Related words

• transparency
• translucent
• opaque