Ostensible
Ostensible adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Passing and ostensible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Passing" instead an adjective "Ostensible".
Nearby Word: ostensibly
Passing
Passing adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Ostensible and passing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensible" instead an adjective "Passing".
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Passing and Ostensible. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/passing
Ostensible & Passing. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/passing>.
Passing or Ostensible. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/passing.
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