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durchsichtig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
  • diaphanous adj Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
  • limpid adj Clear, transparent or bright.
  • sheer adjective Thin enough to see through.
  • transparent adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.

Senses

durchsichtig is used for these senses in English:

  • clear Transparent in colour.
  • diaphanous Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
  • limpid Clear, transparent or bright.
  • sheer (textiles) Very thin or transparent.
  • transparent (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
  • transparent (of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.

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.

diaphanous — full definition

  1. adj Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
  2. adj Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
  3. adj Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.

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