ostensive

An adjective used to describe something that is directly or clearly shown or demonstrated, often in a philosophical or technical context. Now largely replaced by 'ostensible' in common usage.

• 🇷🇺Прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то, что прямо или ясно показано или продемонстрировано, часто в философском или техническом контексте. Сейчас в основном заменено словом 'ostensible' в повседневном употреблении.

1. Manifestly demonstrative C1 formal

   Clearly and directly showing or pointing out something, often used in teaching or explanation.

   • The teacher used an ostensive definition by pointing to the object.
   • His gesture was ostensive, leaving no doubt about his meaning.
   • Ostensive methods are effective for teaching concrete concepts.

   🇷🇺Наглядно-демонстративный

   Synonyms: demonstrativeexpositoryillustrativeindicative

   Antonyms: allusivecoverthiddenimplicitindirectsuggestive

2. Apparent or pretended C2 formal

   Represented or appearing as such, but possibly not genuine; pretended.

   • His ostensive concern for the project was merely a facade.
   • The ostensive purpose of the meeting was to discuss budgets, but it was really about layoffs.
   • She gave an ostensive smile, hiding her true feelings.

   🇷🇺Показной

   Synonyms: allegedapparentostensibleoutwardpretendedprofessedseemingsupposed

• more ostensive comparative form
• most ostensive superlative form