ostensible

UK
/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/
US
/ɑˈstɛnsəbl/

Translations

ostensibleadjective
more ostensible
Comp.
most ostensible
Super.
UK
/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/
US
/ɑˈstɛnsəbl/
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
Явной целью встречи было обсуждение нового проекта.
His ostensible reason for the visit was to see an old friend.
Его мнимая причина визита заключалась в том, чтобы навестить старого друга.

Definitions

ostensibleadjective
Appearing or claiming to be one thing when it is really something else.
The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget, but it quickly turned into a debate about company policies.
Intended for display or open to view; apparent or capable of being shown.
The city’s ostensible prosperity was evident in its gleaming new skyline.