apparent modification
[əˈpærənt ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: apparent modifications / modificações aparentes
modificação aparente
1. A change or alteration in appearance or form that seems to occur but may not represent a true or substantial change in the underlying nature or essence of something
The apparent modification of the document was merely cosmetic and did not change its legal meaning.
A modificação aparente do documento era meramente cosmética e não alterou seu significado legal.
2. In linguistics or textual studies, a superficial change in the structure or presentation of text that does not alter fundamental meaning
The apparent modification of the ancient manuscript through editing techniques did not reveal the original author's intent.
A modificação aparente do manuscrito antigo através de técnicas de edição não revelou a intenção do autor original.
3. In science or observation, a change that appears to occur due to perspective, measurement, or environmental factors rather than actual physical alteration
The apparent modification in the star's brightness was due to atmospheric distortion, not actual stellar change.
A modificação aparente no brilho da estrela foi devido à distorção atmosférica, não a uma mudança estelar real.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It emphasizes the distinction between what appears to have changed and what has actually changed substantively. In legal documents, identifying apparent modifications is crucial for contract interpretation and document authentication.
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