TRANSLUCENT


Meaning of TRANSLUCENT in English

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

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