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Transparent

tran(t)ˈsparənt

Transparent definitions
adjective
transparent
  1. (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

    "transparent blue water"

    • transmitting heat or other radiation without distortion

      "CFCs and water vapour are virtually transparent to incoming short-wave solar radiation"

  2. (of an organization or its activities) open to public scrutiny

    "if you had transparent government procurement, corruption would go away"

  3. (of something dishonest or untrue) easy to perceive or detect

    "the residents will see through any transparent attempt to buy their votes"

    • (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"

  4. (of a process or interface) functioning without the user being aware of its presence