29 results for: opaque o·paque Audio Help / oʊˈpeɪk / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [ oh-peyk ] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, noun, verb, o·paqued, o·paqu·ing. –adjective 1. not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
2. not transmitting radiation, sound, heat, etc.
3. not shining or bright; dark; dull.
4. hard to understand; not clear or lucid; obscure: The problem remains opaque despite explanations.
5. dull, stupid, or unintelligent.
–noun 6. something that is opaque.
7. Photography .
–verb (used with object) 8. Photography .
9. to cause to become opaque.
[Origin:
1375–1425; late ME
opake < L
opācus shaded
]
—Related forms o·paque·ly, adverb
o·paque·ness, noun
—Synonyms 1 .
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Synonym Collection v1.1 Cite This Source Main Entry: opaque Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: (colloq.) obscure , clouded , cloudy , concealed , dark , dense , dim , dull , impervious , muddy , obscure , obtuse , stupid , thick , unclear , unintelligible , vague , adiaphorous , blurred , intransparent , nubilous Source: Synonym Collection v1.1
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