apparent

adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

  2. 2.

    Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    heir apparent — a person who is certain to inherit a position
  • •
    apparent reason — a reason that seems to exist but may not be the real one

Related words

See also: apparently, evident, obvious

Etymology

From Old French aparant, present participle of aparoir "to appear," from Latin apparere "to appear, come in sight," from ad- "to" + parere "come forth, be visible."