Appearance
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Appearance (ə-ˈpir-ən(t)s)
Appearance refers to the outward look or visible form of someone or something. It is derived from the Middle English word 'apparance', which is from the Anglo-French 'apparaunce' and Latin 'apparentia', meaning visibility, outward show.
Related Terms
- Physical characteristics: The observable traits or features of an individual, including height, weight, hair color, eye color, and skin complexion.
- Aesthetics: A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty.
- Beauty: A combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.
- Attractiveness: The quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses.
- Physiognomy: The assessment of a person's character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face.
See Also
References
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Appearance. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appearance
- Oxford Languages. (n.d.). Appearance. In Lexico.com. Retrieved from https://www.lexico.com/definition/appearance
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Appearance
- Wikipedia's article - Appearance
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