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translucent
allowing light to pass through without letting objects be seen clearly
Synonyms
- sheer
Antonyms
translucent in a sentence
The shower door was made of translucent glass that blurred silhouettes without hiding them entirely.
The museum's new skylight used translucent panels so visitors could enjoy soft daylight without being blinded by direct sun.
Where it comes from
From Latin translucere 'to shine through' (trans- 'through' + lucere 'to shine')
Memory hook
TRANS (through) + LUCENT (shining) — light shining through, but blurred.
Word parts
- luc/lum — light
translucent: trans- (through) + luc (light) + -ent
Read it in context
- The Turning Walls Arts
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