alleryWhich Latin word does the term 'opaque' come from, meaning 'darkened'?
AOpacus
BLucere
CParere
DTrans
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Opacus
1. English words transparent and translucent come from Latin roots meaning visible through and shining through.
2. Opaque comes from Latin opacus, meaning darkened.
3. Lucere means to shine and parere means to be visible.
_Source: Wikipedia, Transparency and translucency, Etymology_
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