Ostensive and Valid

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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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Valid is an antonym for ostensive.

Valid adjective - According to the rules of logic.

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Ostensive is an antonym for valid.

Nearby Words: validity, validation

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Valid and Ostensive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensive/valid

Ostensive & Valid. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensive/valid>.

Valid or Ostensive. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ostensive/valid.

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