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.
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