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trans·par·en·cy \-nse, -si\ noun (-es) Etymology: Medieval Latin transparentia, from transparent-, transparens transparent + Latin -ia -y 1. : the quality or state of being transparent < many marine invertebrates tend towards transparency — W.H.Dowdeswell > < the absolute transparency of the air on this gracious day — Walter Pater > < the marvelous fluidity, transparency, and curiosity of his nature — V.S.Pritchett > 2. : something that is transparent: as a. : a picture or other matter for exhibition made upon glass, thin cloth, paper, or film and intended to be viewed by the aid of light shining through it or by projection — compare slide 6b(1), lantern slide b. : a framework covered with thin cloth or paper bearing a device for public display and lighted from within |