Ostensive and Plain

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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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Plain and ostensive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Plain" instead an adjective "Ostensive".

Plain adjective - Free from all additions or embellishment.

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Ostensive and plain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensive" instead an adjective "Plain".

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

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