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ostensible Definition and Meaning in English (ostensible definition)

adjective
Synonyms:apparentseemingprofessed
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Ostensible definition: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing as such.

Definitions of Ostensible

  1. 1adjective

    Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing as such.

Example Sentences

casual

“The ostensible reason for his visit was to see his aunt, but he actually wanted to inspect the property.”

casual

“Despite the ostensible calm, there was a lot of tension beneath the surface.”

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nounostensibility
adverbostensibly

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Ostensible definition: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing as such.
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'Ostensible' translates to 'ostensible' in English. Ostensible definition: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing as such.
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