Definition & Meaning of "ostensible"in English

ostensible

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

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most ostensible

Comparative

more ostensible

gradable

domain

appearance, truth, deception

Examples

The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies, but much of the time was spent gossiping.

stated or appearing to be true, but possibly not so

apparent

seeming

Examples

The ostensible reason for his visit was to apologize.

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