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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 circle in the sky that traces the sun's apparent yearly path as seen from Earth.
  • ostensible adj Clearly shown or stated openly, for everyone to see.
  • 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 circle in the sky that traces the sun's apparent yearly path as seen from Earth.
  2. noun The flat surface containing this circular path.
  3. noun A circle marked on a model of Earth, used to explain and work out problems in astronomy.
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