transcription, транскрипция: [ tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin transparent-, transparens, present participle of transparēre to show through, from Latin trans- + parēre to show oneself
Date: 15th century
1.
a.
(1) : having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
(2) : allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
b. : fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous
2.
a. : free from pretense or deceit : frank
b. : easily detected or seen through : obvious
c. : readily understood
d. : characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices
Synonyms: see clear
• trans·par·ent·ly adverb
• trans·par·ent·ness noun