trænsˈpɛərənt adj. 1 allowing
light to pass
through so
that bodies can be distinctly
seen (cf. TRANSLUCENT). 2 a (of a
disguise,
pretext, etc.)
easily seen through. b (of a
motive,
quality, etc.) easily discerned;
evident;
obvious. 3 (of a
person etc.) easily
understood;
frank;
open. 4
Physics transmitting
heat or
other electromagnetic rays
without distortion. øøtransparently adv. transparentness n. [ME f. OF f. med.L transparens f. L transparere
shine through (as
TRANS-, parere appear)]