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    ap·par·ent
    [əˈperənt]
    adjective
    apparent (adjective)
    1. clearly visible or understood; obvious:
      "it became apparent that he was talented" · "for no apparent reason she laughed"
      • seeming real or true, but not necessarily so:
        "his apparent lack of concern"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from Old French aparant, from Latin apparent- ‘appearing’, from the verb apparere (see appear).
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    adjective
    1. clearly visible or understood; obvious:
      evident
      plain
      obvious
      clear
      manifest
      visible
      discernible
      perceptible
      perceivable
      noticeable
      detectable
      recognizable
      observable
      unmistakable
      crystal clear
      transparent
      palpable
      patent
      distinct
      pronounced
      marked
      striking
      conspicuous
      overt
      blatant
      as plain as a pikestaff
      writ large
      self-evident
      indisputable
      as clear as crystal
      staring someone in the face
      written all over someone
      as plain as day
      beyond (a) doubt
      beyond question
      as plain as the nose on one's face
      standing/sticking out like a sore thumb
      standing/sticking out a mile
      Opposite:
      unclear
      obscure
     
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    Learn the meaning of apparent, an adjective that describes something that seems to exist or be true, but may not be certain or real. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples from various sources.

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    What does apparent mean?
    Get a quick, free translation! APPARENT definition: 1. able to be seen or understood: 2. seeming to exist or be true: 3. able to be seen or…. Learn more.

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    Where did the word apparent come from?
    The first records of apparent come from the second half of the 1300s. It comes from the Latin appārēns, meaning “appearing.” When we describe something as apparent, we mean it can be obviously seen or observed. This is often literal, as in The leak was apparent from the water damage on the ceiling.

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    What is the difference between apparent and evident?
    Apparent applies to that which can readily be seen or perceived: an apparent effort. Evident applies to that which facts or circumstances make plain: His innocence was evident. Obvious applies to that which is unquestionable, because of being completely manifest or noticeable: an obvious change of method.

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    What is an apparent situation?
    An apparent situation seems to be the case, although you cannot be certain that it is. The apparent failure of the mission is a serious disappointment. 3 senses: 1. readily seen or understood; evident; obvious 2. seeming, as opposed to real 3. physics as observed but ignoring.... Click for more definitions.

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    What does apparent from a face mean?
    It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. apparent (to somebody) (that…) It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. Thesaurus These words all describe something that is easy to see or understand and leaves no doubts or confusion. easy to see or understand: I don't understand how you missed such an obvious error.

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    What is the adverb form of apparent?
    The adverb form of apparent is apparently, which is most often used to refer to things that appear a certain way but may not actually be so. Example: He hasn’t said so, but he’s made it very apparent that he wants to take a vacation—the other day he put on a video of ocean waves and sat in front of it in a beach chair.

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