apparent
|ap-par-ent|
B2
/əˈpærənt/
seemingly true
Etymology
Etymology Information
'apparent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apparens,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'parere' meant 'to appear.'
Historical Evolution
'apparens' transformed into the Old French word 'apparent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apparent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'visible or manifest,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'obvious' and 'seeming.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly visible or understood; obvious.
The apparent reason for his absence was illness.
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Adjective 2
seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.
His apparent confidence was just a facade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39