ostensive

• Adjetivo usado para descrever algo que é mostrado ou demonstrado de forma direta ou clara, frequentemente em contexto filosófico ou técnico. Atualmente, no uso cotidiano, foi em grande parte substituído por 'ostensivo' no sentido de aparente.

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.

   Ostensivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdemonstrativeexpositoryillustrativeindicative

   Antônimosallusivecoverthiddenimplicitindirectsuggestive

2. Apparent or pretendedC2formal

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

   Aparente ou fingido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosallegedapparentostensibleoutwardpretendedprofessedseemingsupposed