apparent

adjective

Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.

Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

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Synonyms for apparent

evidentadj ostensibleadj unmistakableadj obviousadj palpableadj manifestadj seemingadj noticeableadj discernibleadj conspicuousadj visibleadj observableadj perceivableadj perceptibleadj clearadj detectableadj

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Where does apparent come from?

The word apparent breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root par-, from Latin pareo (“appear”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.