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transparently |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Transparent \Trans*par"ent\, a. [F., from LL transparens, -entis, p. pr of transparere to be transparent; L. trans across through + parere to appear. See {Appear}.] 1. Having the property of transmitting rays of light, so that bodies can be distinctly seen through pervious to light; diaphanous; pellucid; as transparent glass; a transparent diamond; -- opposed to {opaque}. ``Transparent elemental air.'' --Milton. 2. Admitting the passage of light; open porous; as a transparent veil. --Dryden. Syn: Translucent; pellucid; clear; bright; limpid; lucid; diaphanous. See {Translucent}. -- {Trans*par"ent*ly}, adv -- {Trans*par"ent*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: transparently adv 1: so as to be easily understood or seen through "his transparently lucid prose"; "his transparently deceitful behavior" 2: so as to allow the passage of light; "the red brilliance of the claret shines transparently in our glasses"
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