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ostensible

/ɒˈsten.sə.bəl/

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adjective

/ɒˈsten.sə.bəl/C2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что кажется истинным или заявляется таковым, но на самом деле может не соответствовать действительности.

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.

    ruКажущийся

    • 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.

    Synonymsallegedapparentoutwardprofessedseemingsuperficialsupposed

    Antonymsactualgenuinereal

Forms
  • more ostensible comparative form
  • most ostensible superlative form
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