adj
ostensible
Ostensible (adj) means Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
adj
1
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
2
Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
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Etymology
Borrowed from French ostensible, formed with the suffix -ible, from Latin ostensus, the past participle of ostendō (“show”), itself from obs- (“in front of”) (akin to ob- (“in the way”)) + tendō (“stretch”) (akin to Ancient Greek τείνω (teínō)). Cf. also Medieval Latin ostensibilis.
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What is the meaning of ostensible?
"ostensible" (adj) means apparent, evident; meant for open display.
What are the different meanings of ostensible?
"ostensible" has 2 main meanings: 1. Apparent, evident; meant for open display; 2. Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).