anscheinend — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apparently adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
- ostensible adj Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
- ostensibly adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
Senses
anscheinend is used for these senses in English:
- apparently Seemingly; in appearance.
- ostensible Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
- ostensibly (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
apparently — full definition
- adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
- adv Clearly or obviously, based on what can be seen.
ostensible — full definition
- adj Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
- adj Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).