Word
transparent
Phoneticstrans·par·ent, stress on the second syllable
US/tɹænˈspɛɹənt/
UK/tɹænspˈæɹənt/
Definitions
01see-through
B1 · Intermediate
adj. allowing light to pass through so that you can see objects on the other side clearly.
adj. having the physical property of transmitting light so that bodies situated beyond are entirely visible.
日本語:透明※
Español:transparente
“The water in the lake was so transparent that we could see the fish swimming at the bottom.”
“The architect specified transparent glass panels for the atrium to ensure the interior remained flooded with natural light throughout the winter months.”
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02honest and open
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. open and honest, without any secrets or hidden information.
adj. characterised by accessibility of information and a lack of hidden agendas, particularly in a professional or political context.
日本語:透明※
“The company promised to be more transparent about how it uses customer data.”
“To regain public trust, the government implemented a more transparent bidding process for all future infrastructure projects.”
Synonyms
03obvious
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. easy to see or understand; not hiding anything.
adj. easily detected or seen through; readily apparent to the mind.
Español:transparente
“His lies were transparent, and nobody in the room believed his story.”
“The motive behind the sudden policy shift was transparent to anyone familiar with the upcoming election cycle.”
04computing
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
adj. happening in the background so that the user does not notice it.
adj. functioning without being apparent to the user; describing a process that occurs automatically without requiring manual intervention.
“The software update was transparent, so I could keep working while it installed.”
“The system performs transparent data encryption, ensuring that security protocols do not interfere with the end-user experience.”
Usage
Usually describes background processes or software updates.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “transparent” in context.
Verb
01. make the system transparent
“The new legislation aims to make the financial system transparent for all investors.”
verb + noun + adj
02. remain transparent about the process
“The administration promised to remain transparent about the process of selecting a new CEO.”
verb + adj + prep + noun
Adjective
03. fully transparent
“We need a fully transparent investigation to restore public trust in the police force.”
adv + adj
04. transparent and accountable
“The charity is committed to being transparent and accountable to its donors.”
adj + and + adj
Noun
05. transparent manner of communication
“Her transparent manner of communication helped resolve the conflict quickly.”
adj + noun + of + noun
06. transparent pricing policy
“Customers appreciate the company's transparent pricing policy, which has no hidden fees.”
adj + noun + noun
Preposition
07. in a transparent way
“The data was presented in a transparent way so that even non-experts could understand it.”
prep + adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Choe and his students constructed transparent colonies in the laboratory to give them a clear view of the ants' activity both inside and outside their nesting sites.” “Musicians can currently be transparent about the AI tools they've used when making their tracks through the AI Credits feature, with Spotify saying they get tens of thousands of submissions for this daily.” Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin trānspārēns, trānspārēntis (“transparent”), present participle of transpareō, from Latin trans + pareō. Displaced native Old English þurhsīene.
From trans- (“transgender or transsexual”) + parent.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0