Transparency

usgb/trænsˈpærənsi/
noun

The quality of being easy to see through.

The transparency of glass allows us to see through it.
Visual representation of "transparency" - The quality of being easy to see through

Often appears as...

  • transparency of water
  • transparency of air
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Literal Transparency

Related directly to materials that allow light to pass through clearly.

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He admired the transparency of the crystal-clear lake.
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Figurative Misuse

Avoid using 'transparency' to describe clear explanations or openness.

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The transparency of his intentions was not about his honesty, but his see-through shirt.
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Not Always Positive

In some contexts, transparency can indicate vulnerability or lack of privacy.

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The transparency of the curtains did little to hide the interior from outside view.
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