Opacity

usgb/əʊˈpæsəti/
noun

The quality of not letting light pass through.

The opacity of the glass window prevents anyone from seeing through it.
Visual representation of "opacity" - The quality of not letting light pass through

Often appears as...

  • high opacity
  • increase opacity
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Visual representation of "opacity"
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Light Blockage

Think of something dense like a wall that light can't go through, implying solidness or thickness.

Illustration for Light Blockage
Even at midday, the room remained dark due to the opacity of the curtains.
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Lack of Clarity

Opacity can describe materials like frosted glass which diffuses light, making it unclear.

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The bathroom windows were treated for opacity to maintain privacy.
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Perception Variation

Different materials can have varying levels of opacity, impacting how we perceive them.

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The vase's unique opacity captured the light in a mesmerizing way.
Visual representation of the word "Opacity"

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