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transparent — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  • sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
  • transparent adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

Senses

transparent is used for these senses in English:

  • clear Transparent in colour.
  • sheer (textiles) Very thin or transparent.

clear — full definition

  1. adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  2. adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
  3. verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
  4. verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.

sheer — full definition

  1. adjective Thin enough to see through.
  2. adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
  3. adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.

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