WordUpWordup

Transparency

usgb/trænsˈpærənsi/Volume
Left Definition 1 of 4Right
LampPro Tip 1/3
Literal TransparencyPlay
Related directly to materials that allow light to pass through clearly. SlideHe admired the transparency of the crystal-clear lake.
LampPro Tip 2/3
Figurative MisusePlay
Avoid using 'transparency' to describe clear explanations or openness. SlideThe transparency of his intentions was not about his honesty, but his see-through shirt.
LampPro Tip 3/3
Not Always PositivePlay
In some contexts, transparency can indicate vulnerability or lack of privacy. SlideThe transparency of the curtains did little to hide the interior from outside view.