From the Latin for "visible", it means obvious & easily seen
[DOC] [TLE] Apparent dictionary definition | apparent defined - YourDictionary [PAR] apparent definition: The definition of apparent is something that is easy to see or 
comprehend ... readily seen; visible; readily understood or perceived; evident; 
obvious ... Middle English aparaunt ; from Old French aparant ; from Classical 
Latin... [DOC] [TLE] Conspicuous dictionary definition | conspicuous defined [PAR] The definition of conspicuous is something that is obvious or easy to see.