apparent time

noun

: the time of day indicated by the hour angle of the sun or by a sundial

Word History

First Known Use

1694, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apparent time was in 1694

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“Apparent time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apparent%20time. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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