HyperDic: ostensible

English > 2 senses of the word ostensible:
ADJECTIVEallostensible, apparent, seemingappearing as such but not necessarily so
allostensible, ostensiverepresented or appearing as such
ostensible > pronunciation
Soundsaasteh'nsahbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > ostensible: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningAppearing as such but not necessarily so.
Example "the ostensible truth of their theories"
Synonymsapparent, seeming
BroadersuperficialConcerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Spanishaparente, evidente, ostensible
English > ostensible: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningrepresented or appearing as such; pretended.
Example"His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity"
Synonymostensive
Broadercounterfeit, imitativenot genuine
Spanishmanifiesto, ostensible, ostensivo
Adverbsostensiblyfrom appearances alone

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