What does the cryptic crossword clue "She's pale, really going backwards — this being evident? (7)" mean?

The definition is "this being evident?". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Backwards hidden in [sh]E’S PALE R[eally]. A bit of a semi &lit. The answer is RELAPSE.

She's pale, really going backwards — this being evident? (7)

Times Cryptic #29071 | 10 Across | 2024-11-11 flower

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