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ostensible
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ostensible
adjective
/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/
ossify
ostensive
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example Sentences
His
ostensible
reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Synonyms
apparent, seeming, alleged, superficial
Antonyms
genuine, real, true
Collocations
ostensible purpose, ostensible reason, ostensible motive, ostensible cause
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