Exposed to the sense of sight; open to view; capable of being seen, or easily seen; visible to the eye; within the range of vision.Capable of being clearly perceived or understood; obvious; plain or clear; evident: as, the wisdom of the Creator is apparent in his works.Having the character of a mere seeming or appearance, in distinction from what is true or real: as, the apparent motion of the sun; his anger was only apparent.Probable; likely: as, “the three apparent candidates,” H. Walpole.n. An heir apparent.