1. A skill or competence that seems to exist or be present based on observable evidence, but may not reflect true capability
Despite his apparent ability to speak French, he struggled with complex conversations.
Apesar de sua capacidade aparente de falar francês, ele tinha dificuldade com conversas complexas.
2. Outward demonstration of capability that may be misleading or superficial
The student's apparent ability in mathematics was deceiving; he had memorized formulas without understanding them.
A capacidade aparente do aluno em matemática era enganosa; ele havia memorizado fórmulas sem compreendê-las.