Translucent is from lucēre plus trans-, which means "through"—hence, something translucent allows light to pass through. To elucidate something is to metaphorically shine a light on it by …

TRANSLUCENT definition: 1. If an object or a substance is translucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light…. Learn more.

A translucent object causes enough diffusion of light that an object or image on the other side of it can only be seen indistinctly. Frosted glass is translucent.

If a material is translucent, some light can pass through it. The building is roofed entirely with translucent corrugated plastic.

Definition of translucent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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Lightness through transparency When slender, translucent façade elements are placed behind or between the columns, this achieves an outwardly visible dissolution and arrangement of the …

TRANSLUCENT definition: permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible. See examples of translucent used in a …

TRANSLUCENT meaning: not completely clear or transparent but clear enough to allow light to pass through

permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent.