adjective

transparent

transparent, see-through, obvious, clear

The glass door is transparent.

The glass door is transparent.

His excuse was a transparent lie.

His excuse was a transparent lie.

The company aims for transparent communication.

The company aims for transparent communication.

transparent ((noun)) to be see-through The water is transparent.

it is transparent that... it is obvious that... It is transparent that he is lying.

Synonyms: clear, see-through, obvious; Antonyms: opaque

From Latin 'trans-' (across) and 'parere' (to appear). Literally 'appearing across'.

Think of light 'appearing' 'across' ('trans-') a material, so you can see through it.

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