The meaning of OPAQUE is blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity. How to use opaque in a sentence.

OPAQUE definition: not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. See examples of opaque used in a sentence.

OPAQUE meaning: 1. preventing light from travelling through, and therefore not transparent or translucent: 2…. Learn more.

Definition of opaque adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define opaque. opaque synonyms, opaque pronunciation, opaque translation, English dictionary definition of opaque. adj. 1. a. Impenetrable by light; neither transparent nor translucent. b. Not …

If an object or substance is opaque, you cannot see through it. You can always use opaque glass if you need to block a street view.

There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word opaque, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Opaque is from a Latin word meaning "dark," and that was its original sense in English, but it now means literally "not transparent" or metaphorically "hard to understand; unclear": "Some of his …

o•paque (ō pāk′), adj., n., v., o•paqued, o•paqu•ing. not allowing light to pass through. dull. obscure: The problem remains opaque despite explanations. dull, stupid, or unintelligent. n. something that is …

OPAQUE meaning: 1 : not letting light through not transparent; 2 : difficult to understand or explain