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   translucent

   /tranzˈl(j)uːs(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent: "her beautiful translucent skin"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the Latin sense): from Latin translucent- ‘shining through’, from the verb translucere, from trans- ‘through’ + lucere ‘to shine’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. translucence noun
   • 2. translucency noun
   • 3. translucently adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRANSLUCENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRANSLUCENT definition: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › translucentTranslucent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TRANSLUCENT is permitting the passage of light. How to use translucent in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Translucent.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSLUCENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light through it in an attractive way: translucent plastic / glass. This china is so fine and delicate that it's translucent. Laura's skin has a translucent quality. Compare.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRANSLUCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use translucent to describe something that has a glowing appearance, as if light is passing through it. She had fair hair, blue eyes and translucent skin. The sky was changing from translucent blue to thicker grey.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › translucentTranslucent - definition of translucent by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that objects on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent. 2. easily understandable; lucid. 3. clear; transparent: translucent seawater.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › translucentTRANSLUCENT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Translucent definition: permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible. See examples of TRANSLUCENT used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › translucentTranslucent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A translucent material lets light pass through, but objects on the other side can't be seen clearly. Think Shrinky Dinks or stained glass. In contrast, a transparent material allows you to clearly see the objects on the other side. Frosted glass is translucent, and regular glass is transparent.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtranslucent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of translucent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › translucent_adjtranslucent, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective translucent, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRANSLUCENT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    If something is translucent, light can pass through it and you can almost see through it: translucent fabric.