ap|par´ent|ness

ap|par´ent|ness
ap|par|ent «uh PAR uhnt», adjective.
1. plain to see; so plain that one cannot help seeing it: »

The stain is apparent from across the room.

SYNONYM(S): plain, perceptible. See syn. under obvious. (Cf. ↑obvious)
2. easily understood; evident: »

It is apparent that the days become shorter in October and November. It is apparent that you dislike your job.

3. according to appearances; that appears to be; seeming: »

The apparent size of an airplane in the sky is smaller than the airplane really is.

╂[< Old French aparant, present participle of apareir < Latin appārēre; see etym. under appear (Cf. ↑appear)]
–ap|par´ent|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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