Opaqueness
Noun
Definition: The quality or state of being opaque; not allowing light to pass through.
Synonyms: Opacity, Nontransparency
Antonyms: Translucence, Transparency
- The opaqueness of the stained glass window created a beautiful effect when the sun shone through it.
- The scientist used a spectrophotometer to measure the opaqueness of various materials.
- Imagine a thick fog that doesn't allow any light to pass through it, representing opaqueness.
Etymology:
The term "opaque" comes from the Latin word "opaquus," meaning dark or shady.
Historical Usage:The word has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe the quality of objects that impede or block light.
Related Idioms:
"Opque to..."
Explanation:Indicates that something is not understandable or clear to a particular person or group. For example, "The scientific research was opaque to the general public."
Misconceptions:
Confusing "opaqueness" with "translucence."
Explanation:Opaqueness refers to the complete blocking of light, while translucence refers to allowing some light to pass through, but not details or images. They represent opposite properties when it comes to the passage of light.