translucent
adjective
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Let’s shine a light on translucent and a couple of its relatives. Look closely and you will see the same group of three letters in translucent, elucidate, and lucid, illuminating the family relationship between the three words. All descend from the Latin word lucēre, meaning "to shine." Translucent is from lucēre plus trans-, which means "through"—hence, something translucent allows light to pass through. To elucidate something is to metaphorically shine a light on it by explaining it clearly; a lucid person is able to think clearly, and lucid writing is easy to understand. We hope this light explainer helps clarify things.
Examples of translucent in a Sentence
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Notable – Kevon Looney fractured his right nasal bone and will play with a translucent face mask against the Suns.
– Quinten Post is starting his second straight game, as the Warriors run back the same starting five as Wednesday night.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
Instant Shine Mask for $15: Infused with biotin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and red raspberry seed oil, this translucent, slightly viscous amber liquid purportedly seals the hair cuticle for a smooth and silky result.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
The structure will comprise four separate arched timber modules surrounding translucent panels, which will allow light into the pavilion, the effect recalling that of sunlight filtered through foliage.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Translucent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translucent. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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