apparent
/əˈpær.ənt/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Clearly visible or understood; obvious; seeming real rather than actual.
Key Academic Collocations
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apparentapparently
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
evidentobviousmanifestconspicuousdiscernible
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"It is readily apparent from the bar chart that public spending prioritized defense over primary healthcare."
"The apparent discrepancy between economic growth rates and citizen happiness stems from rising income inequality."
"The environmental consequences of rampant deforestation became fully apparent only decades after initial clearance."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Write 'It is apparent from the chart that...' as an academic opener for Task 1 overview statements.