trans·lu·cent
 translucent
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- pronunciation:
- traenz
lu
s
nt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
letting only some light through so that what can be seen on the other side is not clear.
Our bathroom window is made of translucent glass. |
| related words: |
sheer |
| derivations: |
translucently (adv.), translucence (n.), translucency (n.) |
The word translucent
contains the following parts:
tra-, trans-
Latin
prefix
that means
across, over, to the other side
Example words:
transatlantic,
transfer,
transform,
transit,
transition,
translate,
translucent,
transmit,
transparent,
transpire,
transplant,
transport
luc, lum
Latin
root
that means
light; shine
Example words:
- synonyms:
- phot, photo