Definitions for Transparent
trænsˈpɛər ənt, -ˈpær-trans·par·ent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. crystalline, crystal clear, limpid, lucid, pellucid, transparentadjective

   transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

   "the cold crystalline water of melted snow"; "crystal clear skies"; "could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool"; "lucid air"; "a pellucid brook"; "transparent crystal"

2. diaphanous, filmy, gauzy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, sheer, transparent, vaporous, vapourous, cobwebbyadjective

   so thin as to transmit light

   "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks"

3. guileless, transparentadjective

   free of deceit

4. transparentadjective

   easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)

   "a transparent explanation"; "a transparent lie"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. transparentadjective

   See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

   The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped wastes there.

2. transparentadjective

   Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.

3. transparentadjective

   Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.

   His reasons for the decision were transparent.

4. Etymology: From transpārentis (genitive singular of transpārens, present participle of transpāreō)

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. TRANSPARENTnoun

   Pervious to the light; clear; pellucid; diaphanous; translucent; not opaque.

   Etymology: transparent, Fr. trans and appareo, Latin.

   Nor shines the silver moon one half so bright,
   Through the transparent bosom of the deep,
   As doth thy face through tears of mine give light,
   Thou shin’st in every tear that I do weep. William Shakespeare.

   Wait upon him with whom you speak with your eye; for there be many wise men that have secret hearts and transparent countenances. Francis Bacon, Essays, №. 23.

   Each thought was visible that roll’d within,
   As through a crystal case the figur’d hours are seen;
   And heav’n did this transparent veil provide,
   Because she had no guilty thought to hide. Dryden.

   Her bosom appeared all of chrystal, and so wonderfully transparent, that I saw every thought in her heart. Addison.

   Transparent forms, too fine for mortal sight,
   Their fluid bodies half-dissolv’d in light. Alexander Pope.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. transparent

   Transparent refers to a material or object that allows light, sound, or heat to pass through it without obstruction, in a way that objects or images on the other side can be clearly seen or heard. In a broader, non-physical context, it can also mean being honest, open, and free of deceit.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Transparentadjective

   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

2. Transparentadjective

   admitting the passage of light; open; porous; as, a transparent veil

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Transparent

   Transparent is the first release by the band Coil. It was a collaboration with Zos Kia and credited to "Zos Kia/Coil". The cassette version was released in 1984 on Nekrophile Rekords with catalogue number NRC 05. The CD version was released in 1997 on the label "Threshold House" with catalogue number LOCI CD 13. The 12" version of this was released in 1998 on "Eskaton/World Serpent" with catalgue number ESKATON 017. The vinyl is etched as follows: Side A: ZONE OF SOULS Side B: KILLED IN ACTION

Editors ContributionRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. transparent

   All members of all forms of socialist unity governments to ensure all government information is open and accessible for public scrutiny

   Transparent socialist unity government is the chosen way forward for humanity as we choose it as a collective

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 22, 2021  

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   transparent

   Easily seen, understood and being accountable.

   The public require governments to be transparent and they must be transparent too.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 15, 2020  

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   transparentnoun

   Relating to a human structure in which two particular atoms positioned on opposite sides of a given plane in the molecule at opposite ends of a carbon-carbon double bond are also on opposite sides of the bond of a father or mother. 0.) a pure reflection of wavelengths in light. 1.) Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Easy to perceive or detect. Having thoughts, feelings, or motives that are easy to perceive. Of an organization or it's activities that opens public scrunity.

   The tehorah gold streets is constructed with transparent glass.

   Etymology: Clear and clean

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 2, 2024  

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   transparent

   The act and fact of being open, honest and communicating the truth.

   The government are transparent in their communications and are working with others to achieve.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 21, 2020  

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   transparent

   To transmit light.

   The crystals were transparent.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 13, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Transparent

   so clear as not to obstruct vision.

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How to pronounce Transparent?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Transparent in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Transparent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Transparent in a Sentence

1. Steve Vladeck:

   Alone among the conservatives, Chief Justice Roberts calls out the Texas law for what it is -- a transparent attempt not just to undermine Roe, but to make it hard for such a restriction to be blocked, it's a pretty powerful sign that Chief Justice Roberts, at least, is not ready to overrule Roe.

2. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott:

   This is not saying that we don't want foreign investment, we do want foreign investment but it's got to be the right investment, the right investment that serves our purposes. It needs to be transparent.

3. New York:

   The decision from Assembly Democrats to suspend the impeachment investigation reeks of a shady deal to protect Andrew Cuomo, resignation is not accountability. The Democrats not only failed in their constitutional responsibilities - they failed the Governor’s countless victims in nursing homes, brave women who came forward to tell their stories, and those who believe in honest and transparent government.

4. Marc Molinaro:

   I've given 29 years of my life -- the day I turned 18, I entered into public service. My entire life is transparent, and I have held a public office firmly committed to doing the services and issues.

5. Gonzales Taylor:

   We feel like we were being transparent.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Transparent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Transparent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Transparent
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Transparent
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Transparent
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=Transparent
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Transparent