ostensible
Pronunciation
/ɑˈstɛnsəbəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "ostensible"in English

ostensible
01

appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading

Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
ungradable
Examples
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping.
02

stated or appearing to be true, but possibly not so

Examples
The ostensible reason for his visit was to apologize.
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