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transparent

adjective/tɾɐ̃ʃpɐˈɾẽtɨ/high

trans·pa·ren·te

Definitions

1Allowing light to pass through so that objects can be seen clearly; clear, limpid. Figuratively, clear, evident, or sincere.
The window glass is very transparent.
His intention was completely transparent.
Common collocations
transparent papertransparent watertransparent intentiontransparent government
Idiomatic expressions
  • As clear as day (something very obvious)
2Figuratively, clear, evident, or easy to understand; not hiding anything, honest.
His explanation was clear and transparent.
We demand a transparent selection process.
Common collocations
transparent managementtransparent communicationtransparent processas transparent as water
Idiomatic expressions
  • as clear as day (very clear or honest)

Etymology

Do latim 'transparens, -entis'.

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