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ev·i·dent

evident

 
 
pronunciation:
e v dihnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition: clear; manifest; obvious.
The couple's happiness was evident to all.It is evident to me that you do not wish to answer the question.
 
synonyms:
apparent, clear, manifest, obvious, plain, unmistakable
antonyms:
unapparent
similar words:
clear-cut, conspicuous, distinct, noticeable, overt, palpable, patent, perceptible, tangible, visible
Word Combinations  About this feature
adverb + (adj.)evident abundantly, amply, clearly, clinically, equally, especially, immediately, increasingly, nowhere, painfully, particularly, plainly, readily, starkly, this
(adj.)evident + adverb everywhere
(adj.)evident + noun delight, lack, narrative, popularity, pride, reluctance, weakness
Word Parts  About this feature
The word evident contains the following parts:
e- Latin prefix that means out, out of, away
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The prefix e- is an assimilated form of ex- used before roots beginning with certain consonants (b d, g, j, l, m, n, r, v). See ex-.
vid, vis, -vise Latin root that means see