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apparent

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈpɛɹənt// UK //ɐpˈæɹənt// ap·par·ent Academic General-service

adj. easy to see or understand. You use this when something is clear to you because of the facts or the way it looks.

adj. clearly visible or understood; obvious. Often used to describe a situation that seems to be true based on available evidence, even if the underlying reality is different.


SIMPLE

The reason for his anger was apparent to everyone.

CONTEXTUAL

It became apparent after the first few minutes of the presentation that the team had not prepared enough data.

COMPLEX

Despite his apparent lack of interest in the proceedings, the witness was actually listening intently to every word of the cross-examination.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English apparaunt, aparaunt, from Old French aparent, aparant, in turn from Latin appārēns, appārentis, present participle of appāreō.

Usage

Commonly used before a noun or after a linking verb like 'become' or 'be'.

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