transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈper-ənt 
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 (such as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through : diaphanous
transparently
adverb
transparentness
noun
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Examples of transparent in a Sentence
bottles of blue transparent glass
his meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent: he doesn't want to talk about his combat experiences
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Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Panama was transparent, free of backroom deals or financial incentives.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Within seconds of stopping for photos, the 30-year-old turned her back to the cameras and dropped her coat to reveal a barely-there sleeveless mini-dress made of transparent mesh that left nothing to the imagination.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Incentive programs should be transparent, equitable, and tied to clear, measurable outcomes.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for transparent
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transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
tran(t)s-ˈpar-ənt
-ˈper-
1
a
: transmitting light so that objects lying beyond are entirely visible
b
: fine or sheer enough to be seen through
transparent gauze
2
: easily detected or understood : obvious
transparent falsehood
transparently
adverb
Medical Definition
transparent
adjective
trans·par·ent
-ənt
1
: having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly
2
: allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light)
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