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translucent

adjective

trans·​lu·​cent tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊnt How to pronounce translucent (audio)
tranz-
1
: permitting the passage of light:
a
: transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly
b
: clear, transparent
translucent water
2
: free from disguise or falseness
his translucent patriotism Newsweek
translucently adverb

Did you know?

Look closely and you will see the same group of three letters in translucent and elucidate, letting the family relationship between the two words shine through. Both terms descend from the Latin word lucēre, meaning "to shine." (Translucent is from lucēre plus trans-, which means "through.") When you elucidate something, you make it clear by explaining it in a way that can be easily understood—you shed light on it. Lucēre is also the root of another bright and shining English word, lucid, which can mean either "bright with light" or "clear and easy to understand."

Choose the Right Synonym for translucent

clear, transparent, translucent, limpid mean capable of being seen through.

clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Lingerie, leggings, and other small, foldable extras fit nicely into the pockets and because the pockets are translucent, everything remains easy to find. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 The front hood area, which Curic calls a jewel box, is translucent and creates a feeling of transparency and light. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 The European worms, on the other hand, have more of a red-brown coloring, though the pigmentation is much less vibrant and can sometimes appear almost translucent. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2022 This skin is typically air-dried for a couple of days before it’s sliced and cooked in lard, carnitas-style, until the cut is almost translucent. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 What’s more, for the first several days of life, the spiders’ exoskeleton is translucent, so those eye tubes are visible inside their head. Betsy Mason, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2022 Because the marble, which was used in building the Taj Mahal, is translucent, light passes through the vases. Kathy Orton, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 Add turmeric and tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent, another 2 to 3 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 20 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of translucēre to shine through, from trans- + lucēre to shine — more at light

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of translucent was in 1568

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