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ostensible
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/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/
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/ɑˈstɛnsəbl/
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ostensible
adjective
more ostensible
Comp.
most ostensible
Super.
UK
/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/
US
/ɑˈstɛnsəbl/
явный
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
Явной целью встречи было обсуждение нового проекта.
мнимый
His ostensible reason for the visit was to see an old friend.
Его мнимая причина визита заключалась в том, чтобы навестить старого друга.
Additional translations
внешний
видимый
очевидный
Synonyms
seeming
apparent
alleged
professed
superficial
Definitions
ostensible
adjective
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.
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