transparence
/træns'peərəns/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being clear and transparent; the state of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. 2. Permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation. 3. (Figurative) The quality of being easily understood, open, or candid.
Usage and Examples
- The transparence of the crystal-clear lake water allowed us to see the fish swimming near the bottom.
- Scientists measure the transparence of the atmosphere to study the effects of pollution on sunlight.
- The company's financial transparence builds trust with its investors by making all reports publicly available.
Advanced Usage
- "Optical transparence": A technical term referring specifically to the property of a material to transmit light with minimal absorption or scattering.
- The optical transparence of the lens coating is critical for high-quality photography.
- "Atmospheric transparence": Used in meteorology and astronomy to describe the clarity of the air or a celestial window.
- The high atmospheric transparence tonight is perfect for stargazing.
Variants and Related Words
- Transparency (n): The more common variant, often used interchangeably with "transparence," especially in non-technical contexts. It can also refer to a clear photograph on film or a slide for projection.
- The government promised greater transparency in its decision-making process.
- Transparent (adj): Having the property of transparence.
- The bottle was made of transparent glass.
- Transparently (adv): In a transparent manner.
- The process was transparently managed.
Synonyms
- Clarity: Clearness, especially of a liquid or substance.
- Limpidity: The quality of being clear and unclouded.
- Pellucidity: Extreme clarity and transparency.
- Diaphaneity: The quality of being translucent or transparent (a more technical synonym).
- Openness: (For the figurative sense) Lack of secrecy or concealment.
Antonyms
- Opacity: The quality of being opaque; impenetrability to light.
- Cloudiness: The state of being cloudy or not transparent.
- Obscurity: The state of being unclear or unknown.
Noun
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the quality of being clear and transparent
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permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
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