Etymology

seemingly

seem·ing·ly
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Today it means: As it appears; apparently. Full definition →

Middle English semyngly
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromsemyngly
  2. English todayseemingly

From Middle English semyngly, equivalent to seeming + -ly.

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