Ostensive
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
Supposable and ostensive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supposable" instead an adjective "Ostensive".
Supposable
Supposable adjective - Capable of being inferred on slight grounds.
Ostensive and supposable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ostensive" instead an adjective "Supposable".
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