transparent
adjective (SEE THROUGH) /trænˈspær.ənt/
/trænˈsper-/ Definition
B2 If a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly: Grow the bulbs in a transparent plastic box, so the children can see the roots growing. Her blouse was practically transparent! → Compare opaque, translucentTransparent
(Definition of transparent adjective (SEE THROUGH) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- clear adjective (PURE)
- clear verb (MAKE PURE)
- crystal clear idiom
- crystalline adjective (CLEAR)
- densely adverb
- diaphanous adjective
- filmy adjective
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- limpid adjective
- opacity noun
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- thin adjective (TRANSPARENT)
- thinly adverb (TRANSPARENT)
- translucent adjective
- transparency noun (SEE THROUGH)
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