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Synonyms & Similar Words
clarity
openness
visibility
clearness
lucidity
intelligibility
simplicity
straightforwardness
honesty
sincerity
candor
frankness
fairness
justice
equity
accountability
receptivity
responsiveness
approachability
accessibility
explicability
comprehensibility
transparency
obviousness
evidentness
manifestness
palpability
tangibility
concreteness
readability
interpretability
Meaning of Transparency
The primary meaning of the word "Transparency" is the quality of being transparent, which refers to something that is easy to see through, understand, or interpret.
Definitions
- The quality of being transparent, either literally or figuratively
- * The quality of being easy to understand or interpret
- * The practice of being open and honest in business or politics
Etymology of Transparency
The word "Transparency" originates from the Old French word "transparence," which is derived from the Latin words "trans" (meaning "through") and "parere" (meaning "to appear")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is transparent or easy to see through
Example Uses
- The company's transparency in their financial dealings helped to build trust with their investors
- * The new policy aims to increase transparency in government decision-making
- * The transparency of the glass allowed us to see the beautiful view outside
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
opacity
obscurity
secrecy
stealth
concealment
deception
dishonesty
insincerity
ambiguity
vagueness
unclearness
murkiness
fogginess
cloudiness
darkness
mysteriousness
enigma
puzzlement
perplexity
bafflement