Ostensible
Ostensible adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: the ostensible reason for the meeting turned out to be a trick to get him to the surprise party
Obvious is a synonym for ostensible in apparent topic. In some cases you can use "Obvious" instead an adjective "Ostensible".
Nearby Word: ostensibly
Obvious
Obvious adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.
Ostensible is a synonym for obvious in apparent topic. Sometimes you can use "Ostensible" instead an adjective "Obvious".
Nearby Words: obviously, obviousness
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