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transparency
noun trans·par·en·cy \tran(t)s-ˈper-ən(t)-sē\
plural trans·par·en·cies
Definition of TRANSPARENCY
1
: something transparent; especially : a picture (as on film) viewed by light shining through it or by projection
2
: the quality or state of being transparent
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First Known Use of TRANSPARENCY
1591
Related to TRANSPARENCY
- Synonyms
- clearness, limpidity, limpidness, lucency, translucence, translucency, clarity
- Antonyms
- cloudiness, opacity, opaqueness, turbidity, turbidness
TRANSPARENCY Defined for Kids
transparency
noun trans·par·en·cy \trans-ˈper-ən-sē\
plural trans·par·en·cies
Definition of TRANSPARENCY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being transparent
2
: a picture or design on glass or film that can be viewed by shining a light through it
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transparency
noun trans·par·en·cy \tran(t)s-ˈpar-ən-sē\
plural trans·par·en·cies
Medical Definition of TRANSPARENCY
: the quality or state of being transparent
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