adj
ostensive
Ostensive (adj) means seeming to be true, though not certainly so.
adj
1
Seeming to be true, though not certainly so.
2
Showing something plainly and directly.
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Etymology
From Middle French ostensif and its source, Late Latin ostēnsīvus.
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What is the meaning of ostensive?
"ostensive" (adj) means seeming to be true, though not certainly so.
What is another word for ostensive?
Other words for "ostensive" include ostensible.
What is the opposite of ostensive?
The opposite of "ostensive" is genuine.
What are the different meanings of ostensive?
"ostensive" has 2 main meanings: 1. Seeming to be true, though not certainly so; 2. Showing something plainly and directly.
