ostensible

• Beschreibt etwas, das nur dem Anschein nach wahr ist oder als solches behauptet wird, aber nicht der Wirklichkeit entsprechen muss.

Describes something that appears to be true or is stated to be so, but may not actually be the case.

1. Apparent or seemingC1formal

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

   Anscheinend

   • The ostensible reason for his visit was to discuss business.
   • Her ostensible happiness hid a deep sadness.
   • The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to review progress.

   Synonymeallegedapparentoutwardprofessedseemingsuperficialsupposed

   Antonymeactualgenuinereal