How Do You Spell TRANSLUCENTLY?

Pronunciation: [tɹanslˈuːsəntli] (IPA)

Translucently is spelled as /trænzˈluːsntli/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word starts with the consonant cluster "tr" followed by the vowel sound "æ" as in "cat". The consonant blend "ns" is pronounced as a single sound, followed by the vowel sound "uː" as in "moon". The final syllable contains the consonant sound "nt" followed by the "li" diphthong sound as in "fly". Overall, the spelling of translucently reflects the pronunciation of the word in English.

TRANSLUCENTLY Meaning and Definition

1. Translucently is an adverb derived from the adjective "translucent". Translucent refers to the property of allowing light to pass through partially but diffusely, making objects on the other side appear somewhat blurry or unclear. When applying the adverb form, translucently, it describes an action or manner in which an object or substance is translucent.

   In a broader sense, translucently refers to the state or quality of being translucent. It suggests that an object or substance possesses the ability to transmit light, allowing some degree of visual penetration, although it may not be completely transparent. This term denotes the gradual or partial transmission of light, often causing objects to appear somewhat vague or indistinct on the other side.

   The adverb translucently can be used to depict a variety of objects or materials with a degree of translucency, such as frosted glass, wax paper, or thin fabrics. It indicates that light is allowed to pass through them, creating a soft glow or illuminating effect while maintaining a level of opacity.

   In a figurative sense, translucently can also be used to describe concepts or thoughts that are not completely clear or well-defined, allowing for a degree of interpretation or ambiguity. It suggests a certain level of subtlety, where ideas or intentions are discernible but not fully transparent.

Top Common Misspellings for TRANSLUCENTLY *

• translusantly 50%
• translucenty 50%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for TRANSLUCENTLY

• transluceny
• rranslucently
• franslucently
• granslucently
• yranslucently
• 6ranslucently
• 5ranslucently
• teanslucently
• tranzlucently
• traslucently
• transluscently
• Transulacently
• transluscentcy
• Translucentcy

Etymology of TRANSLUCENTLY

The word "translucently" is derived from the adjective "translucent", which is formed by combining the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" or "through", and the adjective "lucent" meaning "shining" or "bright". The suffix "-ly" is then added to form the adverbial form, indicating that something is done in a translucent manner.