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Transparentness

Transparent \Trans*par"ent\, a. [F., from LL. transparens, -entis, p. pr. of transparere to be transparent; L. trans across, through + parere to appear. See Appear.]

  1. Having the property of transmitting rays of light, so that bodies can be distinctly seen through; pervious to light; diaphanous; pellucid; as, transparent glass; a transparent diamond; -- opposed to opaque. ``Transparent elemental air.''
    --Milton.

  2. Admitting the passage of light; open; porous; as, a transparent veil.
    --Dryden.

    Syn: Translucent; pellucid; clear; bright; limpid; lucid; diaphanous. See Translucent. [1913 Webster] -- Trans*par"ent*ly, adv. -- Trans*par"ent*ness, n.

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transparentness

n. The state or quality of being transparent.

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transparentness

n. the quality of being clear and transparent [syn: transparency, transparence]