ostensible
IPA: ɑstˈɛnsʌbʌɫ
adjective
- Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
- Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
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Examples of "ostensible" in Sentences
- Illness was ostensible reason for his absence.
- The ostensible differences seem to be a nicety.
- What is the ostensible conflict of interest supposed to be
- Nevertheless, the ostensible bridegroom was knighted by the queen.
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