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Synonyms & Similar Words
transparency
clarity
lucidity
clearness
translucency
diaphanousness
limpidity
pellucidity
luminosity
radiance
glow
shine
brightness
lightness
airiness
delicacy
subtlety
faintness
paleness
softness
gentleness
subtleness
fineness
daintiness
fragility
rarefaction
tenuity
thinness
filminess
gauziness
mistiness
haziness
murkiness
cloudiness
obscurity
nebulousness
vagueness
indistinctness
faintness
dimness
Meaning of Translucence
The quality of being translucent, allowing light to pass through.
Definitions
- The state or quality of being translucent, especially having a degree of transparency or a tendency to filter or diffuse light.
- * A partial or incomplete opacity, allowing some light to pass through while still blocking or scattering some of it.
Etymology of Translucence
The word "translucence" originates from the Latin words "trans" meaning "through" or "across" and "lucere" meaning "to shine", with the suffix "-ence" forming a noun indicating a state or quality.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe materials or substances that allow light to pass through them, while still maintaining some degree of opacity.
Example Uses
- The translucence of the glass allowed us to see the objects behind it, although they were somewhat distorted.
- * The artist's use of translucent paints created a sense of depth and luminosity in the painting.
- * The translucence of the water made it possible to see fish swimming near the surface.