TRANSLUCENT


Meaning of TRANSLUCENT in English

[ trans'lu:s(ə)nt , trα:ns- , -nz- ]

■ adjective allowing light to pass through partially; semi-transparent.

Derivatives

translucence noun

translucency noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C16: from L. ~- , translucere 'shine through'.

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