see-through
|see/through|
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/ˈsiːˌθruː/
transparent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'see-through' originates from the English words 'see' and 'through', where 'see' meant 'to perceive with the eyes' and 'through' meant 'from one side to the other'.
Historical Evolution
'see-through' was formed by combining the words 'see' and 'through' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'able to be seen through', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
(of fabric) transparent or translucent, allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
She wore a see-through blouse.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41