diaphanous

English

/daɪˈæf.ən.əs/

adj

Definitions

Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
(physics) Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek διαφανής (transparent).

Origin

Ancient Greek

διαφανής

Gloss

transparent

Concept

Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Emoji

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Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

adiaphanous English
diaphanotype English
diaphanously English
diaphanousness English
semidiaphanous English
undiaphanous English
diaphanus Latin
διαφαίνω Ancient Greek
διαφανής Ancient Greek
dijafan Serbo-Croatian