evident

UK: ˈev.ɪ.dənt | US: ˈev.ɪ.dənt

Definition

  1. adj. clearly seen or understood; obvious

Structure
e <out>vid <see>ent <adjective suffix>
Etymology

evident = e<out> + vid<see> + ent<adjective suffix>

  • e (prefix): from Latin ex-, meaning "out" or "from."
  • vid (root): from Latin videre, meaning "to see."
  • ent (suffix): Latin-derived adjectival suffix indicating state or quality.

Etymology Origin:
The word "evident" traces back to Latin evidens ("clear, obvious"), combining e- (out) + videre (to see). It literally means "seen out" or "visible," reflecting the idea of something being so clear that it "stands out" to the observer. Over time, it evolved in English to describe anything unmistakably apparent.

Examples

  1. The damage to the car was evident after the accident.

  2. Her joy was evident in her bright smile.

  3. From the data, it’s evident that sales have improved.

  4. His lack of preparation became evident during the presentation.

  5. The effects of climate change are increasingly evident worldwide.