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/trænsˈpɛr.ənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Allowing light to pass through so that objects on the other side can be clearly seen.
"The glass in the window is completely transparent."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from medieval Latin 'transparentem', the present participle of 'transparere', combining 'trans-' (through) and 'parere' (to appear or come into view). First entering English in the 15th century, the term originally referred strictly to physical light transmission through a medium before expanding metaphorically to describe clarity, openness, and honesty in communication and institutions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Transparent" is said worldwide
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transparent
Transliteration: transparent
"L'eau de cette rivière est transparente."
transparent
Transliteration: transparent
"Das Glas ist absolut transparent."
trasparente
Transliteration: trasparente
"Il vetro della finestra è trasparente."
transparente
Transliteration: transparente
"El agua del lago es muy transparente."
transparente
Transliteration: transparente
"O vidro da janela é transparente."
पारदर्शी
Transliteration: paardarshi
"यह कांच पूरी तरह से पारदर्शी है।"
透明的
Transliteration: tōumíng de
"这块玻璃是透明的。"
투명한
Transliteration: tumyeonghan
"창문 유리가 아주 투명합니다."
透明な
Transliteration: tōmei na
"窓ガラスは透明です。"
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