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inapparent

/ɪnˈæpərənt/ · in.ap.paren.t
adjective
  1. Not apparent; not clearly visible or noticeable. The symptoms of the disease were inapparent at first, but worsened over time.
  2. Subclinical; not severe enough to be noticeable. The patient's condition was inapparent until the doctor ran further tests.
Did you know? The word 'inapparent' is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are not immediately noticeable, but can still have significant effects on a person's health.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026