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Synonyms & Similar Words
apparent
obvious
clear
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plain
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evident
pronounced
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Meaning of Evident
The primary meaning of "evident" is that something is clearly seen or understood.
Definitions
- Clearly seen or understood, obvious
- * Based on or constituting evidence, a fact or situation that is clearly seen or understood
Etymology of Evident
The word "evident" comes from the Latin "evidens," which is the present participle of "evideri," meaning to be clear or obvious, derived from "ex" (out) and "videre" (to see)
Historically, "evident" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is clearly seen, understood, or proven
Example Uses
- It was evident that the team had not practiced enough, as they made many mistakes during the game
- * The evidence made it evident that the defendant was guilty of the crime
- * The smile on her face made it evident that she was happy with the surprise
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unclear
obscure
vague
ambiguous
uncertain
doubtful
questionable
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uncertain
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unproven
unapparent
imperceptible
intangible
invisible
inconspicuous
unnoticeable
unrecognizable
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enigmatic
mysterious
incomprehensible
inexplicable
unexplained