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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