seemingly
|seem/ing/ly|
B2
/ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/
(seem)
appear to be
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seemingly' originates from the Middle English word 'semen,' which meant 'to appear or look like.'
Historical Evolution
'semen' transformed into the modern English word 'seem,' and eventually 'seemingly' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to appear or look like,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a way that appears to be true.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that appears to be true, but may not be.
She was seemingly calm, but inside she was very nervous.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45