'Transparentness' definitions:
Definition of 'transparentness'
From: WordNet
noun
The quality of being clear and transparent [syn: transparency, transparence, transparentness]
Definition of 'Transparentness'
From: GCIDE
- Transparent \Trans*par"ent\, a. [F., from LL. transparens, -entis, p. pr. of transparere to be transparent; L. trans across, through + parere to appear. See Appear.]
- 1. Having the property of transmitting rays of light, so that bodies can be distinctly seen through; pervious to light; diaphanous; pellucid; as, transparent glass; a transparent diamond; -- opposed to opaque. "Transparent elemental air." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Admitting the passage of light; open; porous; as, a transparent veil. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Translucent; pellucid; clear; bright; limpid; lucid; diaphanous. See Translucent. [1913 Webster] -- {Trans*par"ent*ly}, adv. -- {Trans*par"ent*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]