Transparent

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /trænsˈpɛrənt/

Definitions of transparent

noun a transparent substance or object

Example Sentences

A1 I can see through the transparent glass.

A2 The transparent plastic bag allowed me to see the contents inside.

B1 The company prides itself on its transparent business practices.

B2 The government claims to be transparent, but many doubt their honesty.

C1 The artist used transparent layers of paint to create a beautiful effect.

C2 The transparent voting process ensured fairness and integrity in the election.

adjective allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

Example Sentences

A1 The water in the glass is transparent.

A2 She was wearing a transparent raincoat.

B1 The company's financial reports are transparent and easy to understand.

B2 The government promised to be more transparent in its decision-making process.

C1 The artist's intentions were transparent in his abstract paintings.

C2 The contract was written in a transparent manner to avoid any misunderstandings.

Examples of transparent in a Sentence

formal The company prides itself on being transparent in all of its business dealings.

informal I appreciate when people are transparent with me about their intentions.

slang I can't stand it when people aren't transparent and try to hide things.

figurative The clear blue sky was so transparent, it felt like you could reach out and touch it.

Grammatical Forms of transparent

past tense

transparencied

plural

transparents

comparative

more transparent

superlative

most transparent

present tense

transparent

future tense

will be transparent

perfect tense

have been transparent

continuous tense

is being transparent

singular

transparent

positive degree

transparent

infinitive

to transparent

gerund

transparenting

participle

transparented

Origin and Evolution of transparent

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'transparent' originated from the Latin word 'transparere', which is a combination of 'trans' meaning 'through' and 'parere' meaning 'to appear'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'transparent' has evolved to not only describe objects that can be seen through clearly, but also to convey concepts of honesty, openness, and clarity in various contexts.