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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 means allowing some light to pass through, but not as much as transparent. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     TRANSLUCENT meaning: 1. If an object or a substance is...

   • Znaczenie Translucent, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TRANSLUCENT definicja: 1. If an object or a substance is...

   • Translucent: Malay Translation

     TRANSLUCENT translate: lut cahaya. Learn more in the...

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

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   Translucent means permitting the passage of light, but not clear enough to see objects beyond. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. 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.

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

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   Translucent means allowing some light to pass through, often in an attractive way. Learn how to use this adjective with examples, synonyms and contrast with transparent and opaque.

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

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   Translucent means allowing light to pass through partially or diffusely, or having a glowing appearance. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of translucent with sentences and images.

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 › english › translucenttranslucent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Translucent means allowing light to pass through but not completely clear. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.