apparent

adjective

ap·par·ent ə-ˈper-ənt How to pronounce apparent (audio)

-ˈpa-rənt

: open to view : visible

The changes were readily apparent.

: clear or manifest to the understanding

for reasons that are apparent

: appearing as actual to the eye or mind

was in apparent danger

: manifest to the senses or mind as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be factually valid

died of an apparent heart attack

The air of spontaneity is perhaps more apparent than real.

J. R. Sutherland

law : having an indefeasible right to succeed to a title or estate

apparentness

ə-ˈper-ənt-nəs How to pronounce apparent (audio)

-ˈpa-rənt

noun

Example Sentences

"Reborn" is overwhelmingly a record of an inner landscape, and so there is little sense of the times—no mention of civil-rights demonstrations, no arguments about Cuba. Sontag barely even let her journal know that she was at work on a novel, although the effects of that undertaking are perhaps apparent in the increasingly aphoristic style of her pages.

Darryl Pinckney, New Yorker, 22 & 29 Dec. 2008 He believes that the key to memory, despite its apparent complexities, will eventually prove to be simple: a single molecule. He may be right.

Michael Greenberg, New York Review of Books, 4 Dec. 2008 Since last fall, beekeepers in at least 35 states have reported colonies that shrank rapidly for no apparent reason. Adult bees just go missing, leaving behind young bees in need of tending.

Susan Milius, Science News, 28 July 2007 The Internal Revenue Service last week suggested that between 1 million and 2 million Americans have overseas bank accounts that issued them credit or debit cards-the apparent purpose being to evade U.S. taxes.

Robert J. Samuelson, Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2002 From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child. He started yelling and throwing things for no apparent reason. We disagreed on the apparent meaning of the movie. What was the apparent cause of the accident? See More

Recent Examples on the Web Even where wrongdoing is apparent, experts say the cash may never be recovered.

Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The frustration has been apparent throughout the preseason, especially when matching up against the Panthers and Raiders in practices and games.

Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Within minutes a nearby motion detector was triggered repeatedly for no apparent reason.

Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Zuckerberg noted that the downside of working at home becomes apparent when his wife of 10 years, Priscilla Chan, interrupts him.

Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 People with these conditions show signs of cognitive deficits even before their illness becomes apparent, said Carter, who was not involved in the new study.

Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 After the collision, Ms. Forth told police officers that Autopilot — a Tesla driver-assistance system that can steer, brake and accelerate cars — had suddenly activated her brakes for no apparent reason.

New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Every year, about 20% of Americans will get hives – those itchy, red bumps or welts that can appear after a day in the garden, taking medication, being bitten by a bug or for no apparent reason at all.

Patricia A. Macculloch, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2022 The Herrmann’s bottle of holy water tipped over for no apparent reason.

Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

apparent

adjective

ap·par·ent

: capable of being easily seen, perceived, or discovered

apparent defects

apparent ambiguity

: having a right to succeed to a title or estate that cannot be defeated

: appearing to one's senses and especially one's vision or to one's understanding as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be correct or factual

an apparent ability to cause injury

the apparent scope of the agent's authority

单词	apparentness
释义	apparent adjective ap·par·ent ə-ˈper-ənt -ˈpa-rənt 1 : open to view : visible The changes were readily apparent. 2 : clear or manifest to the understanding for reasons that are apparent 3 : appearing as actual to the eye or mind was in apparent danger 4 : manifest to the senses or mind as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be factually valid died of an apparent heart attack The air of spontaneity is perhaps more apparent than real. J. R. Sutherland 5 law : having an indefeasible right to succeed to a title or estate apparentness ə-ˈper-ənt-nəs -ˈpa-rənt noun Synonyms assumed evident ostensible ostensive presumed prima facie putative reputed seeming supposed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences "Reborn" is overwhelmingly a record of an inner landscape, and so there is little sense of the times—no mention of civil-rights demonstrations, no arguments about Cuba. Sontag barely even let her journal know that she was at work on a novel, although the effects of that undertaking are perhaps apparent in the increasingly aphoristic style of her pages. Darryl Pinckney, New Yorker, 22 & 29 Dec. 2008 He believes that the key to memory, despite its apparent complexities, will eventually prove to be simple: a single molecule. He may be right. Michael Greenberg, New York Review of Books, 4 Dec. 2008 Since last fall, beekeepers in at least 35 states have reported colonies that shrank rapidly for no apparent reason. Adult bees just go missing, leaving behind young bees in need of tending. Susan Milius, Science News, 28 July 2007 The Internal Revenue Service last week suggested that between 1 million and 2 million Americans have overseas bank accounts that issued them credit or debit cards-the apparent purpose being to evade U.S. taxes. Robert J. Samuelson, Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2002 From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child. He started yelling and throwing things for no apparent reason. We disagreed on the apparent meaning of the movie. What was the apparent cause of the accident? See More Recent Examples on the Web Even where wrongdoing is apparent, experts say the cash may never be recovered. Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The frustration has been apparent throughout the preseason, especially when matching up against the Panthers and Raiders in practices and games. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Within minutes a nearby motion detector was triggered repeatedly for no apparent reason. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Zuckerberg noted that the downside of working at home becomes apparent when his wife of 10 years, Priscilla Chan, interrupts him. Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 People with these conditions show signs of cognitive deficits even before their illness becomes apparent, said Carter, who was not involved in the new study. Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 After the collision, Ms. Forth told police officers that Autopilot — a Tesla driver-assistance system that can steer, brake and accelerate cars — had suddenly activated her brakes for no apparent reason. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Every year, about 20% of Americans will get hives – those itchy, red bumps or welts that can appear after a day in the garden, taking medication, being bitten by a bug or for no apparent reason at all. Patricia A. Macculloch, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2022 The Herrmann’s bottle of holy water tipped over for no apparent reason. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English apparaunt, apparent, apperaunt, borrowed from Anglo-French apparaunt, from present participle of aparer, apareir "to be visible, appear" First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing apparent apparent time heir apparent for no apparent purpose apparent magnitude apparent time heir apparent for no apparent purpose apparent magnitude Kids Definition apparent adjective ap·par·ent ə-ˈper-ənt 1 : clear to the understanding : evident It was apparent that we could not win. 2 : open to view : visible On a clear night many stars are apparent. 3 : appearing to be real or true The apparent theft of my lunch made me angry. Medical Definition apparent adjective ap·par·ent ə-ˈpar-ənt, -ˈper- 1 : clear or manifest to the senses no apparent cause for the condition 2 : manifest to the senses or mind as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be valid upon deeper investigation the apparent stimulating action of a sedative drug may actually result from its depressant effect D. W. Maurer & V. H. Vogel Legal Definition apparent adjective ap·par·ent 1 : capable of being easily seen, perceived, or discovered apparent defects apparent ambiguity 2 : having a right to succeed to a title or estate that cannot be defeated 3 : appearing to one's senses and especially one's vision or to one's understanding as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be correct or factual an apparent ability to cause injury the apparent scope of the agent's authority apparentness noun as in observability Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance observability visibility luminosity brightness definition luminousness effulgence limpidness brilliance resolution transparency clearness clarity lucency translucence translucency limpidity sharpness Antonyms & Near Antonyms haziness milkiness murkiness fogginess mistiness opacity turbidity cloudiness opaqueness turbidness See More
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apparent

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