appearance

Meanings

• Noun

  The way a person, thing, or situation looks.

• Noun

  The outward or apparent aspect of something.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpɪɹəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1229302"

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Antonyms

non-appearance , nonappearance

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Synonyms

apparition , phenomenon , presence , spectacle , debut , arrival , manifestation , air , aspect , figure , look , manner , mien , facade , façade , pretense , semblance , show , aspect , mien

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appearance
adventure , mature , nature , perature

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Appearance (English) : Noun: The way a person, thing, or situation looks.
   

2. appearance (English) : Verb: To come into view; to become visible or manifest.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of appearance that leads to same result
appearance , appearances , court appearance , give every appearance of , give one the appearance of , guest appearance , have the appearance , in appearance , make an appearance , physical appearance , put in an appearance

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Forms

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appearances, appeared, appearing, appears

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French apparer 'to appear, become visible; come forth, arise, emerge'; from aparere, from ap- 'to' + parere 'to show, make appear'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'appearance' is often used in legal contexts, particularly in trials and court proceedings.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to comment on someone's 'appearance' without being asked.

3. The phrase 'first impressions last' emphasizes the importance of a good 'appearance'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aesthetics: The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.

2. Visual Perception: The ability to interpret and understand the information received by the senses, primarily through the eyes.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'appearance' is often used to convey a character's demeanor, mood, or intentions. In art, the 'appearance' of a painting or sculpture can evoke various emotions and reactions. In music, the 'appearance' of a performer can influence the audience's perception of their talent.

How to Memorize "appearance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mirror reflecting an image of yourself.
   - Visualize a beautiful sunset or sunrise.
   - Visualize a person wearing a mask to hide their true 'appearance'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appearance' with 'beauty'.
   - Associate the word 'appearance' with 'deception'.
   - Associate the word 'appearance' with 'first impressions'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'An Apple Pales In Comparison Everywhere' to remember the forms of 'appearance' (appearance, appearances, appeared, appearing, appears).
   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'An Artist Paints Every Picture Elegantly' to remember the definition of 'appearance' (The way a person, thing, or situation looks).

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