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- [trans-loo-suh nt, tranz-]
- /trænsˈlu sənt, trænz-/
- /trænzˈluː.sənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trans-loo-suh nt, tranz-]
- /trænsˈlu sənt, trænz-/
Definitions of translucent word
- adjective translucent permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent. 1
- adjective translucent easily understandable; lucid: a translucent explication. 1
- adjective translucent clear; transparent: translucent seawater. 1
- adjective translucent semi-transparent 1
- adjective translucent If a material is translucent, some light can pass through it. 0
- adjective translucent You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing appearance, as if light is passing through it. 0
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Origin of translucent
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin trānslūcent- (stem of trānslūcēns), present participle of trānslūcere to shine through. See trans-, lucent
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Parts of speech for Translucent
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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translucent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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".
translucent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for translucent
adj translucent
- alabaster — Alabaster is a white stone that is used for making statues, vases, and ornaments.
- alabastrine — a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.
- apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- cellophane — Cellophane is a thin, transparent material that is used to wrap things.
adjective translucent
- cobweblike — Resembling or characteristic of a cobweb.
- enameled — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of enamel.
- enamelled — (British) Simple past tense and past participle of enamel.
- filmy — thin and light; fine and gauzy: a gown of a filmy material.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
Antonyms for translucent
adj translucent
- chiffon — Chiffon is a kind of very thin silk or nylon cloth that you can see through.
- cobwebby — bearing an accumulation of cobwebs.
- filmy — thin and light; fine and gauzy: a gown of a filmy material.
- fine-grained — being of fine grain or texture, as certain types of wood, leather, etc.
- floaty — able to float; buoyant.
adjective translucent
- amphibological — (rare) of doubtful meaning, ambiguous, quibbling.
- nontranslucent — Not translucent.
- nontransparent — having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
- nubilous — cloudy or foggy.
- opaque — not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
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