Transparent

usgb/trænsˈpærənt/
adjective

Something you can see through.

The glass window is transparent.
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Often appears as...

  • transparent glass
  • transparent film
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Physical Clarity

Refer to objects that allow light to pass, making items behind visible.

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The transparent bottle revealed the clear liquid inside.
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Not Always Invisible

"Transparent" means you can see through it, but it doesn't mean the object is invisible itself.

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The curtains were transparent, displaying the silhouette of a tree outside.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a clear and obvious truth.

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The child's lie was as transparent as glass.
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