adj
translucent
tranz-LOO-suhnt
adj
1
Allowing light to pass through while scattering it, so objects on the other side appear blurred.
"The bathroom window is made of translucent glass."
"Her skin looked almost translucent under the bright light."
How to Use Translucent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLetting light through but not letting you see a clear image, unlike transparent.
Common mistake
Not the same as "transparent," which lets you see clearly through it.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more translucent comparative, translucents plural, most translucent superlative
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Etymology
From Latin "translucentem," present participle of "translucere" — "trans-" ("across") plus "lucere" ("to shine").