Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
opacities
noun
oʊˈpeɪ.sɪ.tiz
Definition
Opacities refer to the quality of being opaque, which means not allowing light to pass through.
Examples
- The opacities in the glass made it difficult to see through.
- In an X-ray, the opacities in the lungs may indicate a potential problem.
- Artists often use materials with different opacities to achieve the desired visual effect.
Meaning
In a broader sense, opacities can describe the degree to which an object or substance lacks transparency or clarity.
Synonyms
- cloudiness
- obscurity
- denseness
- impenetrability
- obfuscation
