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Ostensible

Ostensible is an adjective that means stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; apparent or professed.

adjective

Ostensible Definition

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; apparent or professed.

Ostensible is an adjective.

Ostensible Synonyms

alleged , apparent , professed , seeming , supposed

How To Use Ostensible In A Sentence

  1. The ostensible reason for the meeting was to review the budget, but the real purpose was to discuss staffing changes.
  2. Rous published 60 scientific papers after his ostensible retirement.
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