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Transparent: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：see-through (transparent)

transparent 🔊

/trænˈspærənt/

adj.

Allowing light to pass through clearly so that you can see objects on the other side easily.

Transparent material example: clear glass of water showing background clearly.

see-through 🔊

➕

/ˈsiː θruː/

adj.

Describes a material or object that allows light to pass through it so that things behind it can be seen clearly.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'trans-' (through, across) + 'parere' (to appear). Means 'appearing through'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine TRANSparent PANTS: if your pants were transparent, you could see right through them!

📖 Example

She poured water into the transparent glass so we could see the intricate pattern of the window frame behind it. 🔊 She poured water into the transparent glass, allowing us to view the intricate pattern of the window frame behind it.

🔗 Collocations

transparent material – A substance, like glass or some plastics, that can be seen through.

transparent substance – A pure liquid or solid that does not block light.

transparent plastic – A clear type of plastic used for packaging or containers.

🔄 Synonyms

clear (adj.) – Free from cloudiness or opacity; easy to see through.

see-through (adj.) – An informal synonym meaning transparent, often used for fabrics.

limpid (adj.) – (Of a liquid or the eyes) clear and unclouded.

🚫 Antonyms

opaque (adj.) – Not able to be seen through; not transparent.

cloudy (adj.) –

🌱 Derivatives

transparency (n.) – The quality or state of being transparent.

transparently (adv.) – In a transparent manner.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from the Latin 'transparēns', via Old French. In modern society, the demand for corporate or governmental 'transparency' is a key concept in business ethics and political accountability, reflecting a cultural shift towards openness.

Meaning 2：open and honest (transparent)

transparent 🔊

/trænˈspærənt/

adj.

Being open and honest, with no secrets, so that all information and processes are easy to see and understand.

Transparent business meeting with open data sharing on screen.

open and honest 🔊

➕

/ˈoʊpən ənd ˈɑːnɪst/

adj.

Describes a process, organization, or person that operates in an open way without secrets, making all information and actions easy to understand.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The company promised to be fully transparent about its pricing, listing every single cost on their website for customers to see. 🔊 The company committed to complete openness about its pricing, detailing every individual cost on its website for customer review.

🔗 Collocations

transparent communication – Open and clear sharing of information without hidden agendas.

transparent policy – A set of rules or guidelines that are clear, publicly available, and easy to understand.

transparent about – Willing to openly discuss or reveal information concerning a specific topic.

🔄 Synonyms

open (adj.) – Frank and not secretive; willing to share information.

forthcoming (adj.) – Willing to divulge information; communicative.

candid (adj.) – Truthful and straightforward; frank.

🚫 Antonyms

secretive (adj.) – Tending to conceal one's intentions, actions, or information.

deceitful (adj.) – Guilty of or involving deceit; intending to mislead.

🌱 Derivatives

transparency (n.) – The practice of operating in an open and accountable way.

transparently (adv.) – In an open and honest manner.