appearing
/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: appearings
Meaning · English
appearance; act of coming into view
Noun
Examples
Sudden and extensive disappearings and fresh appearings would startle and confound us, and if continued, would shatter our sense of personality out of us.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “appearing” mean?
appearance; act of coming into view
Is “appearing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.