transcription, транскрипция: [ -s ə nt ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of translucēre to shine through, from trans- + lucēre to shine — more at light
Date: 1607
1. : permitting the passage of light:
a. : clear , transparent
translucent water
b. : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly
2. : free from disguise or falseness
his translucent patriotism — Newsweek
Synonyms: see clear
• trans·lu·cent·ly adverb