TRANSPARENT Trans*par"ent, a. Etym: [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 Ant: opaque. "Transparent elemental air." Milton.
2. Admitting the passage of light; open; porous; as, a transparent veil. Dryden.
Syn.
— Translucent; pellucid; clear; bright; limpid; lucid; diaphanous.
See Translucent.
— Trans*par"ent*ly, adv.
— Trans*par"ent*ness, n.
TRANSPASS
Trans*pass", v. t. Etym: [Pref. trans- + pass: cf. LL. transpassare.
Cf. Trespass.]
Defn: To pass over; as, Alexander transpassed the river. [Obs.] J.
Gregory.
TRANSPASS
Trans*pass", v. i.
Defn: To pass by; to pass away. [Obs.]
TRANSPASSABLE
Trans*pass"a*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being transpassed, or crossed over. [Obs.]