'transparency' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'transparentia,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'parere' meant 'to appear.'

'transparentia' transformed into the Old French word 'transparence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transparency.'

Initially, it meant 'the quality of being see-through,' but over time it evolved to include the idea of openness and clarity in communication.