adiaphanousness
|a-di-a-pha-nous-ness|
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/ˌædɪˈæfənəsnəs/
(adiaphanous)
opaque
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adiaphanous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adiaphanēs,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'diaphanēs' meant 'transparent'.
Historical Evolution
'adiaphanēs' transformed into the Latin word 'adiaphanus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adiaphanous' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not transparent,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being adiaphanous, which means not allowing light to pass through; opaque.
The adiaphanousness of the material made it unsuitable for the project.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 18:06