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scheinbar — 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.

Senses

scheinbar is used for these senses in English:

  • apparently Seemingly; in appearance.
  • ostensible Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
  • ostensible Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).

apparently — full definition

  1. adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
  2. adv Clearly or obviously, based on what can be seen.

ostensible — full definition

  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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