transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt 
1
a(1)
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
(2)
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (such as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous
transparently
adverb
transparentness
noun
Examples of transparent in a Sentence
bottles of blue transparent glass
his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead, have a transparent conversation about integrating with core solutions, flexibility and customization, and your roadmap for practical, pragmatic adoption of AI.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The footage, taken at 2254 feet, showed the transparent glacial glass squid with its arms loosely above its head, similar to the cockatoo pose commonly observed in other glass squids.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
These transparent warm-weather shoes are making a big splash this season, and New Yorkers are here for it.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Transparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transparent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ənt
-ˈper-
1
a
: transmitting light so that objects lying beyond are entirely visible
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through
transparent gauze
2
: easily detected or understood : obvious
transparent falsehood
transparently
adverb
Medical Definition
transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
-ənt
1
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly
2
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
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