1. condition of being transparent; transparent graphical image which can be projected onto a screen. transparency\trans*par"en*cy\ , n.; pl. transparencies (#). [cf. f. transparence.].
2. the quality or condition of being transparent; transparence.
3. that which is transparent; especially, a picture painted on thin cloth or glass, or impressed on porcelain, or the like, to be viewed by natural or artificial light, which shines through it.transparency n.
4. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation [syn: transparence] [ant: opacity].
5. the quality of being clear and transparent [syn: transparence, transparentness].
6. picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector [syn: foil].
7. The quality or condition of being transparent; transparence.
8. That which is transparent; especially, a picture painted on thin cloth or glass, or impressed on porcelain, or the like, to be viewed by natural or artificial light, which shines through it. the quality of being clear and transparent permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation.
9. 1. A transparency is a small piece of photographic film with a frame around it which can be projected onto a screen so that you can see:
the picture. = slide.
10. Transparency is the quality that an object or substance has when you can see:
through it. Cataracts is a condition that affects the transparency of the lenses.
11. The transparency of a process, situation, or statement is its quality of being easily understood or recognized, for example because there are no secrets connected with it, or because it is expressed in a clear way. The Chancellor emphasised his determination to promote openness and transparency in the Government's economic decision-making.