Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming
This apparent motion is due to the finite velocity of light, and the progressive motion of the observer with the earth, as it performs its yearly course about the sun.
Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view
An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist. I was a bit depressed by our apparent lack of progress
readily apparent to the eye; "angry for no apparent reason"; "had no visible means of support
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; as the apparent motion or diameter of the sun
If you say that something happens for no apparent reason, you cannot understand why it happens. The person may become dizzy for no apparent reason
If something is apparent to you, it is clear and obvious to you. It has been apparent that in other areas standards have held up well = clear
clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view"