Meaning
Obviously true by simple observation.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English evident, from Old French evident, from Latin ēvidēns (“visible, apparent, clear, plain”) (compare Late Latin ēvideor (“to appear plainly”)), from ē (“out”) + videō (“see”), present participle vidēns, deponent videor (“to appear, seem”). Displaced native Old English sweotol.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: