apparent

  1. Adjective.  Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.
  2. Adjective.  Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
  3. Adjective.  Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

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