What does appearance mean?
Definitions for appearance
əˈpɪər ənsap·pear·ance
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word appearance .
Princeton's WordNet
appearance, visual aspectnoun
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
appearancenoun
the event of coming into sight
appearance, appearing, coming into courtnoun
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
appearancenoun
a mental representation
"I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
appearancenoun
the act of appearing in public view
"the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; "it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America"
appearance, shownoun
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
"they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"
Wiktionary
appearancenoun
Personal presence; look; aspect; mien.
And now am come to see . . . It thy appearance answer loud report. Milton.
appearancenoun
apparent likeness; external show; how something appears to others.
appearancenoun
The coming into court of either of the parties; the being present in court; the coming into court of a party summoned in an action, either by himself or by his attorney, expressed by a formal entry by the proper officer to that effect; the act or proceeding by which a party proceeded against places himself before the court, and submits to its jurisdiction.
appearancenoun
The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
His sudden appearance surprised me.
appearancenoun
A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
There was a strange appearance in the sky.
appearancenoun
The way something looks; personal presence
Synonyms: aspect, mien
appearancenoun
Apparent likeness; the way which something or someone appears to others.
Some people say I'm shallow because I care so much about my appearance.
appearancenoun
That which is not substance, essence, hypostasis; the outward reality as opposed to the underlying reality
Catholicism teaches that the Eucharist, while remaining under the physical appearance of bread and wine, becomes really and truly the body and the blood of Christ.
appearancenoun
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.
A person makes his appearance as an historian, an artist, or an orator.
appearancenoun
An instance of someone coming into a court of law to be part of a trial, either in person or represented by an attorney or such like; a court appearance
appearancenoun
Chiefly used by nurses: the act of defecation by a patient.
The patient had a small bowel obstruction and there was no appearance until after the obstruction resolved.
Etymology: Borrowed from Middle French apparence, from Latin apparentia, from appareo. Displaced native Middle English wlite ("appearance").
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Appearancenoun
Etymology: from To appear.
The advancing day of experimental knowledge discloseth such appearances, as will not lie even in any model extant. Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica, Pref.
He encreased in estimation, whether by destiny, or whether by his virtues, or at least by his appearances of virtues. John Hayward.
Heroic virtue did his actions guide,
And he the substance not th’ appearance chose. Dryden.The hypocrite would not put on the appearance of virtue, if it was not the most proper means to gain love. Joseph Addison, Spectat.
Under a fair and beautiful appearance there should ever be the real substance of good. John Rogers.
Do the same justice to one another, which will be done us hereafter by those, who shall make their appearance in the world, when this generation is no more. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 35.
I think a person terrified with the imagination of spectres, more reasonable than one who thinks the appearance of spirits fabulous. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 110.
I will not tarry; no, nor ever more
Upon this business my appearance make
In any of their courts. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.Or grant her passion be sincere,
How shall his innocence be clear?
Appearances were all so strong,
The world must think him in the wrong. Jonathan Swift.Health, wealth, victory, and honour, are introduced; wisdom enters the last, and so captivates with her appearance, that he gives himself up to her. Joseph Addison, Guardian, №. 111.
There is that which hath no appearance, that this priest being utterly unacquainted with the true person, according to whose pattern he should shape his counterfeit, should think it possible for him to instruct his player. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.
ChatGPT
appearance
Appearance refers to the visual aspects or outward look of someone or something; how they or it seems or looks to the observer. This may include aspects such as shape, color, form, size or style. In terms of a person, appearance can also refer to their physical characteristics, attire, grooming and personal style. It can also denote the act of coming into sight or becoming visible.
Webster Dictionary
Appearancenoun
the act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye; as, his sudden appearance surprised me
Appearancenoun
a thing seed; a phenomenon; a phase; an apparition; as, an appearance in the sky
Appearancenoun
personal presence; exhibition of the person; look; aspect; mien
Appearancenoun
semblance, or apparent likeness; external show. pl. Outward signs, or circumstances, fitted to make a particular impression or to determine the judgment as to the character of a person or a thing, an act or a state; as, appearances are against him
Appearancenoun
the act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character; as, a person makes his appearance as an historian, an artist, or an orator
Appearancenoun
probability; likelihood
Appearancenoun
the coming into court of either of the parties; the being present in court; the coming into court of a party summoned in an action, either by himself or by his attorney, expressed by a formal entry by the proper officer to that effect; the act or proceeding by which a party proceeded against places himself before the court, and submits to its jurisdiction
Wikidata
Appearance
In law, appearance is the coming into court of either of the parties to a lawsuit, and/or the formal act by which a defendant submits himself to the jurisdiction of the court.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
appearance
The first making of a land-fall: formerly astronomically used for phenomenon and phase. The day of an officer's first joining a ship after his being appointed.
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Rank popularity for the word 'appearance ' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1850
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'appearance ' in Nouns Frequency: #714
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of appearance in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of appearance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of appearance in a Sentence
Putin seems to lack confidence that polls and protestations of support for the war will survive a general conscription effort. Recruitment for volunteer battalions or covert mobilization only affects a small percentage of servicemen and their families, such separation allows Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin to control the appearance of the invasion without upsetting most of the Russian male population and their families.
There’s been a lot of press about not needing to do self breast exams, but I really do think it’s important to have self awareness about how things might change in the appearance of your breast, just becauseyou see the symptom doesn’t mean you have cancer … but if you have a change in the appearance of your breast you should have it checked out by your doctor.
Adams, who caught two touchdowns and had a franchise playoff-record 160 yards in a win over the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday in the NFC divisional round, now must face one of the top defenses in the NFL and one of the leagues best cornerbacks. Well, I mean, it doesnt change, really, Adams said on facing Richard Sherman. Hes definitely a great player, and people have said a lot about whether hes fell off or what not and I dont see that. I see that hes still the same guy, still making plays. Shermans 35 interceptions since entering the league in 2011 are the most among active players during that span. The 31-year-old is looking to make his third Super Bowl appearance after being one of the key parts to the Seahawks back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Though Shermans resume is longer than Adams, the respect between the two is mutual. Hes very good at beating man coverage.
It would cause a lot of problems to keep them open, i imagine they will close them and you will see more vending machines. It's a great time for vending machines -- they have the appearance of being cleaner and safer.
Many consumers do not like their physical appearance, so most insects have been used in crushed or powdered forms as food additives.
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Translations for appearance
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- شكل, مظهرArabic
- прилика, външност, явяване, появяване, външен вид, явлениеBulgarian
- aparença, aparicióCatalan, Valencian
- objevení se, vzhledCzech
- Erscheinen, Aussehen, AuftrittGerman
- aperaĵoEsperanto
- apariencia, apariciónSpanish
- ulkonäkö, ulkomuoto, julkiasu, ilmestyminen, ilmaantuminenFinnish
- apparition, apparence, comparutionFrench
- cuma, cruth, nochtadh, comharthaí aithne, dealramh, comharthaí, comharthaí sóirtIrish
- coltas, taisbeanadhScottish Gaelic
- הופעהHebrew
- रूपHindi
- արտաքինArmenian
- penampilanIndonesian
- visione, aria, aspetto, comparizione, apparizione, comparsa, apparenza, presentazione, cera, sembianzaItalian
- 様子, 出現, 見掛け, 外観Japanese
- aanblik, verschijningDutch
- iʼnoolinígííNavajo, Navaho
- wygląd, aparycja, zjawiskoPolish
- aparição, comparecimento, aparência, aparecimentoPortuguese
- prezentare, aparență, înfățișare, ivire, apariție, aspect, viziuneRomanian
- явка, внешний вид, явление, внешность, появлениеRussian
- izgled, pojavljivanje, pojava, vanjštinaSerbo-Croatian
- uppträdande, sken, ankomst, utseende, framträdande, tillstymmelseSwedish
- தோற்றம்Tamil
- xuất hiệnVietnamese
- 外形Chinese
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