KJV Dictionary Definition: apparency

apparency

APPA'RENCY, n. Appearance. Not in use.

apparent

APPA'RENT, a. See Appear.

1. That may be seen, or easily seen; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

2. Obvious; plain; evident; indubitable; as, the wisdom of the creator is apparent in his works.

3. Visible, in opposition to hid or secret; as, a man's apparent conduct is good.

4. Visible; appearing to the eye; seeming, in distinction from true or real, as the apparent motion or diameter of the sun.

Heirs apparent are those whose right to an estate is indefeasible, if they survive the ancestor; in distinction from presumptive heirs, who, if the ancestor should die immediately, would inherit, but whose right is liable to be defeated by the birth of their children.

apparently

APPA'RENTLY, adv.

1. Openly; evidently; as, the goodness of God is apparently manifest in his works of providence.

2. Seemingly; in appearance; as, a man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.