(possibly obsolete) That is not the case; on the contrary.

plural of thingness

It appears; it seems; apparently.

A political view that encompasses the longer-term as distinct from short-term objectives.

(informal) A polite reply to thank you. / An affirmative reply; yes; certainly.

(US) That which is certain.

(from Kantian philosophy on) A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.

(LGBT, slang) A conceited person, usually a woman or a gay man.

Synonym of it happens

The teapot, cups, saucers, etc. used when serving tea.