Just the defintion of the two and some information would be nice !
2007-02-21 08:01:09 · 12 answers · asked by **JEN** 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Translucent would be like a bathroom window or wax paper.
You can see through it, but no detail.
Transparent is like regular, clear glass.
2007-02-21 08:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Caveman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
transparent is completely clear translucent is like a lamp shade its not completely clear but still permeable to light
trans·par·ent [trans-pair-uhnt, -par-] –adjective 1. having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen.
2. admitting the passage of light through interstices.
3. so sheer as to permit light to pass through; diaphanous.
4. easily seen through, recognized, or detected: transparent excuses.
5. manifest; obvious: a story with a transparent plot.
6. open; frank; candid: the man's transparent earnestness.
7. Computers. (of a process or software) operating in such a way as to not be perceived by users.
8. Obsolete. shining through, as light.
trans·lu·cent /trænsËlusÉnt, trænz-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[trans-loo-suhnt, tranz-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. 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.
2. easily understandable; lucid: a translucent explication.
3. clear; transparent: translucent seawater.
2007-02-21 16:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok..transprent would be..your window..you can see through it CLEARLY
but if somethings translucent its not so clear but still a little for instance your bathroom window
a wee bit clear for light but not so clear cause you dont want to be scene in the nude lol xxxxxxx
2007-02-21 16:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transparent implies that something is COMPLETELY see-through, whereas translucent means that an object is some-what foggy when you look through it.
Things that are transparent: glass, water, clear plastic, ect
Things that are translucent: Lemonade, sheer fabric, ect
2007-02-21 16:06:21 · answer #4 · answered by Andrew H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
translucent
One entry found for translucent.
Main Entry: trans·lu·cent
Pronunciation: -s&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of translucEre to shine through, from trans- + lucEre to shine -- more at LIGHT
1 : permitting the passage of light: a : CLEAR, TRANSPARENT
2 : free from disguise or falseness
synonym see CLEAR
- trans·lu·cent·ly adverb
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
transparent
One entry found for transparent.
Main Entry: trans·par·ent
Pronunciation: tran(t)s-'per-&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin transparent-, transparens, present participle of transparEre to show through, from Latin trans- + parEre to show oneself
1 a (1) : having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : PELLUCID (2) : allowing the passage of a specified form of radiation (as X-rays or ultraviolet light) b : fine or sheer enough to be seen through : DIAPHANOUS
2 a : free from pretense or deceit : FRANK b : easily detected or seen through : OBVIOUS c : readily understood d : characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices
synonym see CLEAR
- trans·par·ent·ly adverb
- trans·par·ent·ness noun
2007-02-21 16:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by clg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift wrapping tissue is translucent
Saran wrap is transparent
A bathroom window has translucent glass
A livingroom window has transparent glass
2007-02-21 16:33:52 · answer #6 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Translucent- You can see through it but nothing is very sharp. eg. wax paper
Transparent- See through. A sharp image can be viewed.
eg. Overhead slides
2007-02-21 16:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by Whacko 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
something transparent is see-through, allowing all light through. something translucent will only allow some light through. if it is opaque, no light will go through.
2007-02-21 16:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
traslucent means that you can see through even though it might be colored, such as a yellow shirt that you can see your bra. Transparent means that it is clear, you can see like out of a window.
2007-02-21 16:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
translucent means very thin and can ALMOST be seen through...Transparent means it IS see through...
2007-02-21 16:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋