External
Ostensive
Ostensive adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: the ostensive purpose of his visit was to discuss the terms of his will
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Ostensive and External. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/external/ostensive
External & Ostensive. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/external/ostensive>.
Ostensive or External. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/external/ostensive.
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