apparent change
[əˈpærənt tʃeɪndʒ]
nounpl: apparent changes
mudança aparente
1. A change in position, condition, or appearance that seems to occur but may not represent an actual or fundamental alteration
The apparent change in the stock price was due to currency fluctuations rather than actual company performance.
A mudança aparente no preço das ações foi devido a flutuações cambiais em vez do desempenho real da empresa.
2. In astronomy, the shift in position or brightness of a celestial object as perceived from Earth, often caused by the observer's motion rather than the object's actual movement
The apparent change in the star's position throughout the year is caused by Earth's orbit around the sun.
A mudança aparente na posição da estrela ao longo do ano é causada pela órbita da Terra ao redor do sol.
3. A visible or observable difference that masks or differs from the underlying reality
The apparent change in his mood was merely surface-level; his core concerns remained unchanged.
A mudança aparente em seu humor era apenas superficial; suas preocupações centrais permaneceram inalteradas.
The term 'apparent change' is used similarly in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English, particularly in scientific and academic contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in astronomy and physics discussions. The concept reflects a common human experience of misjudging change based on initial observations, important in both scientific methodology and everyday decision-making.
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