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ostensible in German

ostensible in German is scheinbar, offenbar, anscheinend — ostensible means apparent, evident; meant for open display.

ostensible in German

scheinbar
adj
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
offenbar
adj
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
anscheinend
adj
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
augenscheinlich
adj
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
ostensibel
adj
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
ostensiv
adj
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
scheinbar
adj
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
angeblich
adj
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
vordergründig
adj
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
vorgeblich
adj
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
vorgeschoben
adj
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).

What does "ostensible" mean?

  1. adj Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
  2. adj Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
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What is "ostensible" in German?

"ostensible" in German is scheinbar, offenbar, anscheinend. ostensible means: Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

Are there other ways to say "ostensible" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "ostensible": scheinbar, offenbar, anscheinend, augenscheinlich, ostensibel, ostensiv.

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