ostensible
/ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/
ostensible
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- 1.
seeming real or true, but possibly not; suggesting a hidden reason or true intention.
"The politician made an ostensible effort to address the issue."
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His ostensible reason for leaving was tiredness.
His ostensible reason for leaving was tiredness.
They claimed it was a business trip, but that was just the ostensible purpose.
They claimed it was a business trip, but that was just the ostensible purpose.
The ostensible goal of the project was to improve efficiency.
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How do you pronounce ostensible?
ostensible is pronounced [/ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ostensible mean?
ostensible means "ostensible". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ostensible?
ostensible is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "His ostensible reason for leaving was tiredness." — used to mean "ostensible".
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