Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Apparent: Refers to something that is seen, observed, or perceived, but which may not represent the true, fundamental, or underlying reality. It is often used in scientific and formal contexts to describe observed phenomena.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tốc độ biểu kiến của vật thể đó khác với tốc độ thực. (The apparent speed of that object is different from its real speed.)
  • Đó chỉ là một nguyên nhân biểu kiến của vấn đề. (That is only an apparent cause of the problem.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is frequently used in scientific fields like physics and astronomy to describe measurements or observations as they appear from a specific point of view, which may be influenced by other factors.
  • Chuyển động biểu kiến của Mặt Trời trên bầu trời. (The apparent motion of the Sun in the sky.)

Variants and Related Words

• Biểu kiến thức (n): Apparent magnitude (in astronomy, the brightness of a celestial object as seen from Earth).

Synonyms

• Seeming: Having the appearance of being true, but not necessarily so.
• Observable: Able to be seen or noticed.
• Perceived: Recognized or interpreted through the senses.

Antonyms

• Real: Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact.
• Actual: Existing in fact; real.
• True: In accordance with fact or reality.

adj

1. Apparent