Category:Transparent

Trans*par"ent, a. Etym: [f., from ll. transparens, -entis, p. pr. of Transparere to be transparent; l. trans across, through + parere to Appear. See appear.]

1. Having the property of transmitting rays of light, so that bodies Can be distinctly seen through; pervious to light; diaphanous; Pellucid; as, transparent glass; a transparent diamond; -- opposed to Ant: opaque. "transparent elemental air." Milton.

2. Admitting the passage of light; open; porous; as, a transparent Veil. Dryden.

Syn. -- translucent; pellucid; clear; bright; limpid; lucid; diaphanous. See translucent. -- trans*par"ent*ly, adv. -- trans*par"ent*ness, n.