C1 noun Formal

transparation

/ˌtrænspəˈreɪʃən/

The act or process of making something transparent or the state of being revealed through a medium. It often refers to the systematic disclosure of information or the physical transition of a material from an opaque to a clear state.

Examples

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1

The transparation of the new glass material occurred only after it reached a specific temperature.

The process of the new glass material becoming transparent occurred only after it reached a specific temperature.

2

The committee demanded the full transparation of all financial records related to the project.

The committee demanded the full disclosure and clarity of all financial records related to the project.

3

I'm looking for some transparation in how you decided on these prices.

I'm looking for some clarity or openness in how you decided on these prices.

Word Family

Noun
transparation
Verb
transpare
Adverb
transparently
Adjective
transparent
Related
transparency
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Transfer' + 'Appearance'. You are transferring something from a hidden state into an appearance that can be seen through.

Quick Quiz

The ______ of the chemical solution allowed the scientists to see the reaction occurring at the base of the beaker.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transparation

Examples

1

The transparation of the new glass material occurred only after it reached a specific temperature.

everyday

The process of the new glass material becoming transparent occurred only after it reached a specific temperature.

2

The committee demanded the full transparation of all financial records related to the project.

formal

The committee demanded the full disclosure and clarity of all financial records related to the project.

3

I'm looking for some transparation in how you decided on these prices.

informal

I'm looking for some clarity or openness in how you decided on these prices.

4

In this study, transparation is defined as the quantifiable shift in light permeability across the polymer layer.

academic

In this study, the process of becoming transparent is defined as the quantifiable shift in light permeability across the polymer layer.

5

Our corporate policy focuses on the transparation of supply chain logistics to ensure ethical sourcing.

business

Our corporate policy focuses on making the supply chain logistics transparent to ensure ethical sourcing.

Word Family

Noun
transparation
Verb
transpare
Adverb
transparently
Adjective
transparent
Related
transparency

Common Collocations

process of transparation The method or sequence of becoming transparent
full transparation Complete and total disclosure or clarity
digital transparation The process of making digital data or algorithms visible and understandable
demand for transparation A requirement for things to be made clear or revealed
gradual transparation The slow shift from an opaque state to a clear state

Common Phrases

act of transparation

The specific action of making something known or visible

policy of transparation

A set of rules ensuring openness

seek transparation

To look for clarity or the revealing of hidden facts

Often Confused With

transparation vs transpiration

Transpiration is the biological process of water moving through a plant, while transparation is the process of becoming transparent.

transparation vs transparency

Transparency is usually the state of being clear, while transparation often emphasizes the active process or transition toward that state.

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Usage Notes

This word is most frequently encountered in technical, legal, or specific academic contexts. It emphasizes the 'becoming' or the 'act' rather than just the static quality of being clear.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this word with 'transpiration,' leading to sentences that mistakenly suggest plants are becoming see-through.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Transfer' + 'Appearance'. You are transferring something from a hidden state into an appearance that can be seen through.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'trans' (across/through) and 'parere' (to appear or come forth).

Grammar Patterns

Used as an uncountable noun for the general concept Often followed by the preposition 'of' Can take adjectives like 'total', 'partial', or 'incremental'
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Cultural Context

In modern bureaucratic and legal English, especially within the EU, this term is sometimes used to describe the procedural roadmap for data openness.

Quick Quiz

The ______ of the chemical solution allowed the scientists to see the reaction occurring at the base of the beaker.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transparation

Related Words

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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