diaphanous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.

/daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ en-us-diaphanous.ogg

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From Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), from δια- (dia-, “through”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).

translucent transparent see-through sheer delicate insubstantial

opaque concrete solid

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