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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSemitransparent
/ˌsɛm.i.trænzˈpɛɹ.ənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Allowing light to pass through diffusely, so that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible.
"The artist used semitransparent layers of watercolor to create a sense of depth in the sky." - 2
Partially translucent or clear; capable of being seen through only vaguely.
"A semitransparent curtain fluttered in the gentle evening breeze, filtering the harsh sunlight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin prefix 'semi-' (meaning half or partly) combined with the adjective 'transparent', which originates from Medieval Latin 'transparentem', meaning 'showing shining through'. The term emerged in scientific and technical contexts during the 19th century to describe materials that allow light to pass through diffusely without being entirely clear.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Semitransparent" is said worldwide
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semi-transparent
Transliteration: sə.mi.tʁɑ̃s.pa.ʁɑ̃
"Le vitrail offrait une lumière semi-transparente."
halbdurchsichtig
Transliteration: halbdurchsichtig
"Das Glas war halbdurchsichtig und matt."
semitrasparente
Transliteration: sɛ.mi.tra.spaˈrɛn.te
"Indossava un velo semitrasparente."
semitransparente
Transliteration: se.mi.tɾans.paˈɾen.te
"La cortina semitransparente dejaba pasar la luz."
semitransparente
Transliteration: se.mi.tɾɐ̃s.paˈɾẽ.tʃi
"A película semitransparente foi aplicada na janela."
अर्धपारदर्शी
Transliteration: ardhapāradarśī
"खिड़की पर एक अर्धपारदर्शी पर्दा टंगा हुआ था।"
半透明
Transliteration: bàntōumíng
"这层半透明的薄膜可以防止强光直射。"
반투명한
Transliteration: bantumyeonghan
"유리는 반투명한 재질로 만들어졌습니다."
半透明
Transliteration: hantōmei
"その窓には半透明のフィルムが貼られている。"
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