[ tran'spar(ə)nt , trα:n- , -'spɛ:- ]
■ adjective
1》 allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
2》 obvious or evident.
3》 open to public scrutiny.
4》 Physics transmitting heat or other radiation without distortion.
5》 Computing (of a process) functioning without the user being aware of its presence.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., from med. L. ~- , transparere 'shine through'.