Opaque, pronounced oh-PAYk, is an adjective meaning not see-through, unable to transmit light, unclear, or unintelligent.
Opaque (oh-PAYk) is an adjective meaning not transparent or allowing light to pass through. It can also mean not transmitting radiation, dark, hard to understand, or dull-witted.
| Front | opaque /oh-PAYk/ |
|---|---|
| Back | 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. |
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