apparentement
|a-ppa-ren-te-ment|
/əˌpærənˈtɛmɑ̃/
marked relationship/affinity
Etymology
'apparentement' originates from French, specifically the word 'apparentement', formed from 'apparent' + the nominalizing suffix '-ement'.
'apparent' in French comes from Latin 'apparēre' (to appear); the modern French noun 'apparentement' developed in French from this adjective + '-ement' and was borrowed or used in specialized English contexts without further change.
Initially related to the idea of 'appearing' or 'being evident' (from Latin roots), it evolved in French to denote 'a relation or affinity' and in modern usage (especially in descriptive and political contexts) came to mean 'relationship/affiliation' or 'alliance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a relationship or kinship (often by appearance or affinity) between people, groups, or things.
Scholars noted an apparentement between the two dialects that suggested a common origin.
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Noun 2
(Politics, chiefly French usage) An electoral or political alignment/temporary alliance between parties or lists.
The parties agreed to an apparentement to maximize their chances in the municipal election.
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Noun 3
a noted affinity or resemblance used in linguistics, biology, or comparative studies to indicate relatedness.
The apparentement among these species helped researchers trace their evolutionary paths.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 14:46