seemingly.

In a way that appears to be true, whether or not it actually is.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• seemingly trivial
• seemingly contradictory

On the page

A seemingly trivial detail changed the interpretation.

Usage notes

Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.