appearances
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/əˈpɪrənsɪz/
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/əˈpɪərənsɪz/
(appearance)
outward look
Etymology
'appearance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'apparentia,' where 'apparent-' meant 'visible or evident.'
'apparentia' transformed into the Old French word 'aparence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'appearance' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'visible or evident,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the way someone or something looks.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the way that someone or something looks or seems to other people.
Her appearances at the event were always elegant.
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Noun 2
an act of performing or participating in a public event.
The singer made several appearances on television.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39