apparent — Clearly visible or understood; obvious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Clearly visible or understood; obvious
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpærənt/
Example Sentences
- It was apparent to everyone that the magician's 'real magic' was just sleight of hand.
- His apparent confidence melted away the moment he stepped on stage.
- The apparent calm before the storm fooled no experienced sailor.
apparent
ADJECTIVE[/əˈpærənt/]
Clearly visible or understood; obvious
It became apparent that the dog was hungry because it kept staring at the food.
It was apparent to the parent that the child had eaten cookies because crumbs were all over his face. (A + PARENT → even a parent can tell immediately)
The answer became apparent because the transparent box let the parent see everything inside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apparens', the present participle of 'apparere' meaning 'to appear' or 'to become visible'. Combined with the prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'parere' (to come forth or be visible).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + parere (appear/be visible) + -ent (adjective suffix) = apparent
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“There was no apparent reason for his sudden departure.”
“The problem became apparent after the first test.”
“There's an apparent contradiction in his statement.”
“The apparent success masked underlying problems.”
“The data made apparent the need for change.”
📝Examples
“It was apparent to everyone that the magician's 'real magic' was just sleight of hand.”
“His apparent confidence melted away the moment he stepped on stage.”
“The apparent calm before the storm fooled no experienced sailor.”
“It became apparent that studying the night before the exam wasn't the best strategy.”
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