Meaning of the word opaque in English

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

opaque

US /oʊˈpeɪk/
UK /əʊˈpeɪk/
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Adjective

1.

not able to be seen through; not transparent

Example:
The glass in the bathroom window is opaque for privacy.
The liquid in the beaker was a milky, opaque substance.
2.

difficult or impossible to understand; obscure

Example:
The professor's explanation was so opaque that no one understood it.
The legal jargon made the contract completely opaque to the average person.