Ostensible
Ostensible adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Simple and ostensible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simple" instead an adjective "Ostensible".
Nearby Word: ostensibly
Simple
Simple adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.
Ostensible and simple are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensible" instead an adjective "Simple".
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Simple and Ostensible. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensible/simple
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