Ostensible Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for ostensible.
ostensible
ostensible
/ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/
Examples
- The ostensible differences seem to be a nicety.
- It's both an ostensive and complete definition.
- Illness was ostensible reason for his absence.
- It should be clear, concise and not an ostensive definition.
- Nevertheless, the ostensible bridegroom was knighted by the queen.
- Ostensibly beholden to Furyondy, in practice it was independent.
- Poor Daisy is the ostensive focus here.
- What is the ostensible conflict of interest supposed to be
- This is evidence that your ostensive beliefs are in bad faith.
- He made an ostensibly altruist statement in the donation appeal.
appearing as such but not necessarily so
adjective
represented or appearing as such; pretended
adjective
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"Ost + Tens + Table. On the surface, the table holds tens, but actually, it's empty."
"Ostrich + Tens + Table. An ostrich pretends, with ten tables, it's stable."
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