TRANSPARENTLY

transparently

(adverb) so as to allow the passage of light; “the red brilliance of the claret shines transparently in our glasses”

transparently

(adverb) so as to be easily understood or seen through; “his transparently lucid prose”; “his transparently deceitful behavior”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

transparently (comparative more transparently, superlative most transparently)

in a transparent manner; with nothing hidden.

(manner) So as to admit light without distortion.

(modal) So as to be readily perceived and understood.

Source: Wiktionary


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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 June 2025

ALLERGIC

(adjective) having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); “allergic children”; “hypersensitive to pollen”


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