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What is the definition of the word apparent?

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Apparent

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident"
apparent: appearing as such but not necessarily so; "for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent"; "the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies"
Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view; 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)
Appearing real or true based on evidence that may not be valid.

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