adjective

1. transmitting light rays so that objects on the other side may be distinctly seen; capable of being seen through; neither opaque nor translucent
2. so fine in texture or open in mesh that objects on the other side may be seen relatively clearly; sheer; gauzy; diaphanous
3. easily understood; very clear
4. easily recognized or detected; obvious
5. without guile or concealment; open; frank; candid

Etymology: ME transparaunt < ML transparens, prp. of transparere, to be transparent < L trans-, trans- + parens, prp. of parere, to appear