transparency
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for transparency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being clear enough to see through.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use transparency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
financial transparency
lack of transparency
demand transparency
Etymology
From Medieval Latin transparentia, built from transparent plus the noun ending -cy.
Full origin of transparency →Frequently asked questions
What does “transparency” mean?
The word “transparency” means the quality of being clear enough to see through. In plain terms, being clear and open — literally see-through, or figuratively honest and easy to scrutinize.
How do you pronounce “transparency”?
“Transparency” is pronounced trans-PA-ruhn-see (/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “transparency” in a sentence?
Here is “transparency” used in a sentence: “The transparency of the lake water let us see fish swimming below.”
What part of speech is “transparency”?
“Transparency” is a noun.
Where does the word “transparency” come from?
The word “transparency” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin transparentia, built from transparent plus the noun ending -cy.
Is “transparency” a common word?
“Transparency” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “transparency” have?
“Transparency” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being clear enough to see through.
What is the difference between transparency and translucency?
Transparency is the quality of being clear enough to see through completely, like plain glass. Translucency means letting light pass through without giving a clear view of what is behind, like frosted glass.
What is the difference between transparency and accountability?
Transparency is openness about actions and decisions so that others can check them. Accountability goes further, meaning being answerable and facing consequences for those actions.
What is the opposite of transparency?
In the openness sense, opposites include secrecy and concealment. In the physical sense, the opposite is opacity, the quality of not letting light or sight pass through.
