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   transpicuous

   /tranˈspɪkjʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. transparent. rare
   • ▪ easily understood, lucid. rare

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from modern Latin transpicuus (from Latin transpicere ‘look through’) + -ous.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › transpicuousTranspicuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : clearly seen through or understood. Did you know? Transpicuous is derived from the Latin word transpicere, meaning "to look through." Transpicere, in turn, is a formation that combines trans-, meaning "through," and specere, meaning "to look" or "to see." If you guessed that transpicuous is related to conspicuous, you're correct.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › transpicuousTRANSPICUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. a less common word for transparent. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. transpicuously (tranˈspicuously) adverb. Word origin. C17: from Medieval Latin transpicuus, from Latin transpicere to look through, from trans- + specere to look.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › transpicuousTRANSPICUOUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Transpicuous definition: transparent. . See examples of TRANSPICUOUS used in a sentence.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › transpicuousTranspicuous - definition of transpicuous by The Free Dictionary

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   Define transpicuous. transpicuous synonyms, transpicuous pronunciation, transpicuous translation, English dictionary definition of transpicuous. adj. Easily understood or seen through: transpicuous motives.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › transpicuousTranspicuous Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Transpicuous definition: Transparent; esp., easily understood.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › transpicuous_adjtranspicuous, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective transpicuous mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective transpicuous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

8. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishTRANSPICUOUS - Definition in English - bab.la

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   UK /tranˈspɪkjʊəs/ • UK /trɑːnˈspɪkjʊəs/ adjective (rare) 1. transparent Examples A transpicuous thermoplastic, such as a copolymer of styrene and acrylonitrile, is highly suitable.North American In order that the transparent material be transpicuous, the transparent material is preferably a transparent plastic or a transparent glass.North Ameri...