Apparent
Apparent adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Nominal and apparent are semantically related In some cases you can use "Nominal" instead an adjective "Apparent".
Nearby Word: apparently
Nominal
Nominal adjective - Being something in name or form only.
Usage example: he was the nominal head of state—everyone knew the country was actually run by one of his advisers
Apparent and nominal are semantically related in supposed topic. Sometimes you can use "Apparent" instead an adjective "Nominal".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- In Violine, Kombo, the Nominal Hero sidekick of Violine, tries to save his own skin whenever danger looms, and is resigned to the apparent fate of whoever he abandons.
Source: Dirty Coward - This may just be personal skills that were not apparent but are revealed when he access nominal power, or it may be triggered by some dramatic event which makes him realize its weakness and cowardice and find some new strength.
Source: The Puppet Cuts His Strings
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