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apparentClearly visible or understood; obvious

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Clearly visible or understood; obvious

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpærənt/

Korean meaning: 명백한, 분명한, 겉보기의

Korean pronunciation: 어-패-런트 (강세: 패)

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

apparent concept
💡 Concept

The truth becomes apparent when the mask is removed.

apparent mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

A parent points out what's apparent - obviously clear!

apparent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through transparent eyes, a parent sees what's apparent!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈpærənt/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈpærənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixap--
Rootpar
Suffix--ent

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).

🎵Rhyme

parenttransparentinherent
parent
transparent
inherent

🔗Collocations

apparent reason

There was no apparent reason for his sudden departure.

become apparent

The problem became apparent after the first test.

apparent contradiction

There's an apparent contradiction in his statement.

apparent success

The apparent success masked underlying problems.

make apparent

The data made apparent the need for change.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

It was apparent to everyone that the magician's 'real magic' was just sleight of hand.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

obviousclearevidentmanifestplain

Antonyms

hiddenunclearobscure

Related

transparencyappearanceseeminglyobviouslyevidently

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