Simple meaning
What does Opaque mean?
Opaque means not see-through.
Dictionary definition
Not letting light pass through, so you cannot see through it.
Example sentences
Opaque in a sentence
easy
In science class, we learned about opaque.
medium
Our worksheet used opaque to describe a material property.
hard
The reading passage explains opaque with simple real-world observations from class and home.
Synonyms
Words like Opaque
science termUse for vocabulary used in school science contexts.
property wordUse for words describing how materials act or feel.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite propertyUse as a helpful contrast in material or motion descriptions.
different stateUse to compare unlike physical properties.
Word family
Opaque word family
Base word
opaque
adjective
opaque
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does opaque mean in a physical science context?
Opaque means opaque means not see-through.
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