apparent meaning

[əˈpæ.ɹənt]

[əˈpɛ.ɹənt]

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Apparent may refer to:
Apparent magnitude, measure of brightness of a celestial body as seen by an observer on Earth
Apparent places, the actual coordinates of stars as seen from Earth
Heir apparent, person who is first in line of succession
Apparent death, an antipredator behavior known as playing dead
Apparent wind, wind experienced by a moving object
Eire Apparent, band from Northern Irela
Apparent authority (or ostensible authority) relates to the doctrines of the law of agency
Apparent (company), is a private and secure social network, helping parents organize their lives with kids

Definition of apparent in English Dictionary

AdjectiveCOMmore apparentSUPmost apparentSUF-ent
1. Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye, eyely; within sight or view.
More Examples
1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
  - I had to back out the changes made to the computer when it became apparent that they had stopped it working properly.
  - T3 modulation of GABA A receptors therefore has a plausible significance in normal physiology, and apparent relevance to dysthyroid states.
  - When found, the vehicle was stuck, high-centred as an apparent attempt had been made to drive it through a creek bed.
2. Used in the Ending of Sentence
  - At such moments, King was contraposed against the more frightening threat, his symbolism making the radicalism of the other party all the more apparent.