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- [oh-peyk]
- /oʊˈpeɪk/
- /əʊˈpeɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-peyk]
- /oʊˈpeɪk/
Definitions of opaque word
- adjective opaque not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. 1
- adjective opaque not transmitting radiation, sound, heat, etc. 1
- adjective opaque not shining or bright; dark; dull. 1
- adjective opaque hard to understand; not clear or lucid; obscure: The problem remains opaque despite explanations. 1
- adjective opaque dull, stupid, or unintelligent. 1
- noun opaque something that is opaque. 1
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Origin of opaque
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English opake < Latin opācus shaded
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Parts of speech for Opaque
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
opaque popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
opaque usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opaque
adjective opaque
- impervious — not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable: The coat is impervious to rain.
- dense — Something that is dense contains a lot of things or people in a small area.
- cloudy — If it is cloudy, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.
- muddy — abounding in or covered with mud.
- milky — of or like milk, especially in appearance or consistency.
Antonyms for opaque
adjective opaque
- transparent — having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
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