ETYM French apparent, Latin apparens, -entis, p. pr. of apparere. Related to Appear.
1. Clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; SYN. evident, manifest, patent, plain.
2. Readily apparent to the eye.
3. Appearing as such but not necessarily so; SYN. ostensible, seeming.
Having an appearance, whether with or without reality; apparent.
Apparently, ostensibly, according to outward appearance