translucence

noun

trans·​lu·​cence tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)s 

tranz-

: the quality or state of being translucent

Synonyms

• clarity
• clearness
• limpidity
• limpidness
• lucency
• translucency
• transparency

Examples of translucence in a Sentence

the exceptional translucence of the sapphire adds to its value

Recent Examples on the Web

Carrying over the translucence, the Xbox Design Lab has been updated for Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 devices with similarly see-through options, in addition to some iridescent Chroma d-pads—which look like old-school POG slammers to me—to choose from. —Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

Cappellini’s Luce tables transfix with their translucence. —Evan Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Notable for their saucer-like shape, translucence and thin, trailing tentacles, jellyfish can be visually mesmerizing. —Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2023

There's a bit of translucence on the edges of the fire people. —Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

translucence

noun

trans·​lu·​cence tran(t)s-ˈlüs-ᵊn(t)s, tranz- 

: the quality or state of being translucent