Translucent

Pronunciation: /trænsˈluːsənt/

Definitions of translucent

adjective allowing light to pass through, but not transparent

Example Sentences

A1 The windows in my house are translucent, letting in lots of natural light.

A2 She wore a translucent scarf that fluttered in the breeze.

B1 The artist used translucent paint to create a beautiful watercolor effect.

B2 The fabric of her dress was so translucent that it almost seemed to glow.

C1 The scientist studied the translucent properties of certain minerals under a microscope.

C2 The architect designed a building with translucent walls to allow for privacy while still letting in light.

Examples of translucent in a Sentence

formal The artist used translucent paint to create a delicate watercolor effect.

informal I love how the sunlight filters through the translucent curtains in the morning.

slang Check out these cool translucent sunglasses I just got!

figurative Her emotions were like a translucent veil, giving just a hint of what she was feeling.

Grammatical Forms of translucent

• past tense: translucency
• plural: translucents
• comparative: more translucent
• superlative: most translucent
• present tense: translucent
• future tense: will be translucent
• perfect tense: has been translucent
• continuous tense: is being translucent
• singular: translucent
• positive degree: translucent
• infinitive: to be translucent
• gerund: translucency
• participle: translucency

Origin and Evolution of translucent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'translucent' originated from the Latin word 'translucent-' which is the past participle of 'translucere' meaning to shine through.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something allowing light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the other side are not clearly visible, the usage of 'translucent' has evolved to also include a sense of clarity and transparency.