— seemingly , adv. — seemingness , n.
/see"ming/ , adj.
1. apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
n.
2. appearance, esp. outward or deceptive appearance.
[ 1300-50; ME semynge; see SEEM, -ING 2 , -ING 1 ]
Syn. 1. ostensible, external, superficial. 2. semblance, face, pretense.