Word of the Day · November 4, 2026
opaque
- oh-PAYK · adjective
- Not able to be seen through; difficult to understand or explain.
- “The company's financial statements remained opaque despite calls for greater transparency.”
- Origin: From Latin 'opacus' meaning 'dark, shaded.'
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