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opaque

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore O words

hard to understand, or not allowing light to pass through

Word origin: From Latin opacus, shaded or dark.

In a sentence

Opaque in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing opaque in a sentence.

The tax code remained opaque even to seasoned accountants.

The bylaws were so opaque that even longtime members could not say who held the authority to call a vote.

Synonyms
impenetrableobscureunclear
Antonyms
transparentlucidclear
Usage & nuance

Using “opaque” well

Opaque means either blocking light or, figuratively, hard to understand. The figurative sense describes prose or reasoning so unclear that meaning cannot pass through.

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Common questions

Questions about “opaque”

Opaque (adjective) means hard to understand, or not allowing light to pass through
Here is opaque used in an example sentence: "The tax code remained opaque even to seasoned accountants." Another example: "The bylaws were so opaque that even longtime members could not say who held the authority to call a vote."
Common synonyms for opaque include impenetrable, obscure, unclear.
Antonyms of opaque include transparent, lucid, clear.
In the figurative sense, opaque clusters with impenetrable and obscure. Its antonyms transparent, lucid, and clear mark the opposite-sense answer.
Yes. Opaque is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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