unapparent

adjective

un·​ap·​par·​ent ˌən-ə-ˈper-ənt How to pronounce unapparent (audio)
-ˈpa-rənt
: not readily perceptible : not apparent
From maps alone, this national park's singular charms are unapparentSarah Rose

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Recent Examples on the Web Thus, copying others, even when the reasons are unapparent, can benefit survival. Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

1554, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unapparent was in 1554

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“Unapparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapparent. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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