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Transparent
tran(t)ˈsparənt
Transparent definitions
adjective
transparent
- (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen
"transparent blue water"
see-through clear translucent pellucid crystal clear crystalline limpid glassy glasslike liquid filmy gauzy fine sheer light lightweight thin flimsy see-through diaphanous chiffony gossamer delicate- transmitting heat or other radiation without distortion
"CFCs and water vapour are virtually transparent to incoming short-wave solar radiation"
- (of an organization or its activities) open to public scrutiny
"if you had transparent government procurement, corruption would go away"
- (of something dishonest or untrue) easy to perceive or detect
"the residents will see through any transparent attempt to buy their votes"
blatant flagrant obvious patent manifest undisguised unconcealed barefaced glaring shameless brazen bold unmistakable clear plain visible noticeable recognizable distinct evident apparent perceptible discernible palpable- (of language) easy to understand
"the meaning of the poem is by no means transparent"
- having thoughts or feelings that are easily perceived; open
"you'd be no good at poker—you're too transparent"
- (of a process or interface) functioning without the user being aware of its presence