ostensive

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui est directement ou clairement montré ou démontré, souvent dans un contexte philosophique ou technique. Actuellement, il est surtout remplacé par 'ostensible' dans l'usage courant.

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.

1. Manifestly demonstrativeC1formal

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

   Démonstratif de façon manifeste

   • 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.

   Synonymesdemonstrativeexpositoryillustrativeindicative

   Antonymesallusivecoverthiddenimplicitindirectsuggestive

2. Apparent or pretendedC2formal

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

   Ostensif (apparent ou prétendu)

   • 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.

   Synonymesallegedapparentostensibleoutwardpretendedprofessedseemingsupposed