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schijnbaar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apparently adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
  • ecliptic noun The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
  • ostensible adj Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
  • ostensibly adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.

Senses

schijnbaar is used for these senses in English:

  • apparently Seemingly; in appearance.
  • ecliptic (astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.
  • ostensibly (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).

apparently — full definition

  1. adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
  2. adv Clearly or obviously, based on what can be seen.

ecliptic — full definition

  1. noun The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
  2. noun The plane in which this great circle lies.
  3. noun A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.

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