English Explanatory Dictionary

lucent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Emitting light; shining, luminous.
  2. Translucent; clear, lucid.

Pronunciation

/ˈl(j)uːsnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lucent.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lucent2.wav /ˈlus(ə)nt/

Word forms

lucent more lucent most lucent

Etymology

From Latin lūcentem, the present participle of lūcēre (“to shine”).

Derived words

electrolucent hyperlucent lucence lucency lucently noctilucent omnilucent radiolucent semilucent sonolucent unlucent
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