apparent

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apparent apparent motion

Main Entry: ap·par·ent
Pronunciation: -par-nt, -per-
Function: adjective
1 : clear or manifest to the senses <no apparent cause for the condition>
2 : manifest to the senses or mind as real or true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be valid upon deeper investigation <the apparent stimulating action of a sedative drug may actually result from its depressant effect -- D. W. Maurer & V. H. Vogel>