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opaquely

o·paque
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-peyk]
    • /oʊˈpeɪk/
    • /əʊˈpeɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-peyk]
    • /oʊˈpeɪk/

Definitions of opaquely word

  • adjective opaquely not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. 1
  • adjective opaquely not transmitting radiation, sound, heat, etc. 1
  • adjective opaquely not shining or bright; dark; dull. 1
  • adjective opaquely hard to understand; not clear or lucid; obscure: The problem remains opaque despite explanations. 1
  • adjective opaquely dull, stupid, or unintelligent. 1
  • noun opaquely something that is opaque. 1

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Origin of opaquely

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 Opaquely

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

opaquely 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Antonyms for opaquely

adverb opaquely

  • visually — in a visual manner; with respect to sight; by sight.

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