Ostensible
Ostensible adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Rational and ostensible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rational" instead an adjective "Ostensible".
Nearby Word: ostensibly
Rational
Rational adjective - Having the ability to reason.
Ostensible and rational are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensible" instead an adjective "Rational".
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