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 Clearly shown or stated openly, for everyone to see.
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
- 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 Clearly shown or stated openly, for everyone to see.
- adj Seeming to be true or real, though this may not actually be so.
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