διαφανής — meaning in English
diafanis
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English meaning
- clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
- diaphanous adj Clear or semi-transparent, letting light through and able to be seen through.
- limpid adj Clear and easy to see through.
- translucent adj Allowing light to pass through while scattering it, so objects on the other side appear blurred.
- transparent adj Clear enough to see through; letting light pass so objects behind it are visible.
Senses
διαφανής 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.
- translucent (often, of words or traits) Clear, lucid, 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.
clear — full definition
- adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
- adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
- verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
- verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.
diaphanous — full definition
- adj Clear or semi-transparent, letting light through and able to be seen through.
- adj Having a fine, nearly see-through texture; light and flimsy, like gossamer.
- adj (technical) Having the same refractive index as another substance.
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