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transpicuous

tran·spic·u·ous
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-spik-yoo-uh s]
    • /trænˈspɪk yu əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tran-spik-yoo-uh s]
    • /trænˈspɪk yu əs/

Definitions of transpicuous word

  • abbreviation TRANSPICUOUS transparent. 1
  • adjective transpicuous transparent; esp., easily understood 0
See all 2 definitions of transpicuous

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Origin of transpicuous

First appearance:

before 1630
One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < New Latin trānspicuus, equivalent to trāns- trans- + (per)spicuus transparent; see perspicuous

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Parts of speech for Transpicuous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Transpicuous

transpicuous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

transpicuous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for transpicuous

adj transpicuous

  • apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
  • cellophane — Cellophane is a thin, transparent material that is used to wrap things.
  • clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
  • comprehendible — comprehensible
  • crystal — A crystal is a small piece of a substance that has formed naturally into a regular symmetrical shape.
All 11 Synonyms of transpicuous

Antonyms for transpicuous

adjective transpicuous

  • hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
  • mistakable — capable of being or liable to be mistaken or misunderstood.
All 2 Antonyms of transpicuous

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