Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From διαφαίνω (diaphaínō, to shine; to be manifest) +‎ -ής (-ḗs, adjective suffix).

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Adjective

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δῐᾰφᾰνής (diaphanḗsm or f (neuter δῐᾰφᾰνές); third declension

  1. diaphanous, translucent, transparent
    Synonym: διαυγής (diaugḗs)
  2. red-hot, fiery
  3. manifest, distinct, clear
  4. conspicuous, noticeable

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Descendants

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  • Latin: diaphanus

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Greek

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

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διαφανής (diafanísm (feminine διαφανής, neuter διαφανές)

  1. diaphanous, transparent, clear, see-through

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