CEFR C1

opaqueness

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: opacity, density, obscurity, nontransparency

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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

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Antonyms of opaqueness

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