Definition of ostensible

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1	[ adjective ] appearing as such but not necessarily so Synonyms apparent seeming Examples "for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent" "the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies" "the ostensible truth of their theories" "his seeming honesty" Related terms superficial
2	[ adjective ] represented or appearing as such; pretended Synonyms ostensive Examples "His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity" Related terms counterfeit
*	Rhymes with comprehensible indefensible indispensable reprehensible dispensable compensable sensible defensible invincible responsible irresponsible tenable digestible irrepressible extendable untenable inflexible incompressible incomprehensible accessible expendable addressable contestable impregnable suggestible amendable flexible rentable dependable lamentable spendable commendable inaccessible presentable amenable preventable burnable attainable obtainable returnable unobtainable explainable traceable sustainable unattainable replaceable reversible untraceable irreplaceable irreversible erasable unexplainable discernible erasable interchangeable printable exchangeable constable ungovernable unalienable drinkable venerable unprintable changeable miscible irresistible immiscible admissible adjustable inexplicable permissible fixable inadmissible cannibal insurmountable expandable peaceable amenable accountable understandable unaccountable combinable mandible definable passable countable indefinable possible enforceable collapsible untouchable impossible unenforceable impassable crucible nontaxable forcible taxable reducible unforeseeable communicable reasonable inexhaustible unfashionable serviceable seasonable interminable impressionable abominable vulnerable undeniable honorable unconscionable actionable unreasonable inalienable renewable unanswerable unquestionable inexorable invulnerable fashionable answerable questionable determinable noticeable fissionable unmentionable personable bearable unknowable foreseeable imaginable wearable unserviceable parable terrible objectionable dishonorable unimaginable nonrenewable payable edible arable comparable unsinkable intangible impeccable acceptable undetectable execrable preferable respectable unbearable repairable regrettable credible ineffable unacceptable inedible injectable detectable unthinkable demonstrable perceptible delectable incredible tangible susceptible collectible forgettable unforgettable confirmable lovable gullible legible illegible eligible intelligible knowledgeable negligible unintelligible incorrigible extendible equable washable sociable insatiable saleable salable workable capable appreciable negotiable unshakable persuadable unsaleable unsalable unworkable inescapable Phonetic and Homophones AA0 S T EH1 N S AH0 B AH0 L Similar Spelling ostensibly ostensive ostentate To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
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