Meaning of the word opacity in English

What does opacity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

opacity

US /oʊˈpæs.ə.t̬i/
UK /əʊˈpæs.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

the condition of being opaque; not transparent or translucent

Example:
The high opacity of the glass made it impossible to see through.
The artist adjusted the opacity of the layer in the digital painting software.
2.

the quality of being difficult to understand or explain

Example:
The opacity of the legal jargon made the contract incomprehensible to the average person.
There was a certain opacity in his explanation, leaving many questions unanswered.