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   Lu·cent

   /ˈlo͞os(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. glowing with or giving off light: literary "the moon was lucent in the background"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin lucent- ‘shining’, from the verb lucere (see lucid).

   Derivatives

   • 1. lucency noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   The meaning of LUCENT is glowing with light : luminous. How to use lucent in a sentence.

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   Lucent definition: translucent; clear. . See examples of LUCENT used in a sentence.

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   Lucent things shine or glow with light. On a clear night, the full moon is lucent in the sky.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › lucentLucent - definition of lucent by The Free Dictionary

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   Define lucent. lucent synonyms, lucent pronunciation, lucent translation, English dictionary definition of lucent. shining; luminous; translucent: softly lucent as a rounded moon Not to be confused with: lucid – easily understood; comprehensible; rational or sane: He’s a...

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. lucently (ˈlucently) adverb. Word origin. L lucens, prp. of lucere, to shine: see light 1. Word Frequency. lucent in American English. (ˈluːsənt) adjective. 1. shining.

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   What does the adjective lucent mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective lucent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   May 21, 2024 · lucent ( comparative more lucent, superlative most lucent) Emitting light; shining, luminous . Translucent; clear, lucid .