opaqueness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /oʊˈpeɪknəs/

Definition

The quality of not being transparent or translucent; the inability to be seen through.

Examples

• The opaqueness of the heavy curtains blocked out all the morning light.

• Scientists measured the opaqueness of the new material to determine its suitability for privacy screens.

• Despite its initial opaqueness, the liquid slowly became clearer as the sediment settled.

Synonyms of opaqueness

Words with a similar meaning to opaqueness:

• opacity
• density
• obscurity
• nontransparency

Antonyms of opaqueness

Words with the opposite meaning to opaqueness:

• transparency
• clarity

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