transparentness

Variant of transparent

transparent definition

trans·par·ent (trans per′ənt, -par′-)

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

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