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seemingly

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seem⋅ing

  [see-ming]
Use seemingly in a Sentence
–adjective
1. apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
–noun
2. appearance, esp. outward or deceptive appearance.
Origin:
1300–50; ME semynge; see seem, -ing 2 , -ing 1

Related forms:
seem⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
seem⋅ing⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. ostensible, external, superficial. 2. semblance, face, pretense.
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seem·ing   (sē'mĭng)   
adj.  Apparent; ostensible.
n.  Outward appearance; semblance.
seem'ing·ly adv., seem'ing·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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