inapparent

adjective

in·​ap·​par·​ent ˌi-nə-ˈper-ənt How to pronounce inapparent (audio)
: not apparent
inapparently adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inapparent was in 1626

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“Inapparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inapparent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

inapparent

adjective
in·​ap·​par·​ent (ˈ)in-ə-ˈpar-ənt, -ˈper-ənt How to pronounce inapparent (audio)
: not apparent
specifically : not apparent clinically
inapparent infections

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