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appearance [ a·ppear·ance ]

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əˈpɪrəns ]
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əˈpɪərəns ]
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Noun

1. The way that someone or something looks.

she checked her appearance in the mirror

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2. An impression given by someone or something.

she read it with every appearance of interest

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3. An act of performing or participating in a public event.

he is well known for his television appearances

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4. An act of arriving or becoming visible.

After the deed is done, the time has arrived for the appearance of the detective.

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5. A process of coming into existence or use.

The first stage of the healing process is the appearance of the sickness.

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Origin

1. Late Middle English from Old French aparance, aparence, from late Latin apparentia, from Latin apparere (see appear).

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