Opaque
/oʊˈpeɪk/noun
Not able to be seen through; not transparent.
Did you know?The term 'opaque' originates from a Latin word meaning 'dark' or 'obscure', linking it to concepts of hidden truths and veiled knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
opacus
“dark, shaded, or obscure.”
Middle English
Middle English
opaque
“not reflecting light, obscure.”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
opaque
“lacking transparency, difficult to see through.”
Modern English
Modern English
opaque
“not allowing light to pass through, thus blocking visibility.”