There are 24,300 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Apparantly'. 'Apparantly' ranks in the top 0 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 141 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word 'apparently' functions as an adverb. It is used to indicate that something seems to be true based on what is known or observed. The definition of 'apparently' is "as far as one knows or can see; seemingly."
Apparently
The word 'apparently' originates from the Middle English term 'apparent,' which comes from the Old French 'apparent' and further derives from the Latin 'apparens,' the present participle of 'apparere,' meaning 'to appear.' The suffix '-ly' indicates the adverbial form.
The word 'apparently' is pronounced as /əˈpɛr.ənt.li/. It sounds like "uh-PAR-uhnt-lee."
The word 'apparently' can be used in a sentence such as, "Apparently, the meeting has been postponed until next week." When using 'apparently,' it is important to ensure that it is spelled correctly and to be mindful that it conveys a sense of assumption or indirect evidence rather than certainty, which can sometimes lead to misinterpretation if the context is unclear. Additionally, it should be used in formal contexts with caution, as overuse may make statements seem less assertive.