Ostensibly vs. Ostensible

Ostensiblyadverb

(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.

Ostensiblyadverb

In an ostensible manner; avowedly; professedly; apparently.

Ostensiblyadverb

from appearances alone;

Ostensibleadjective

Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

Ostensibleadjective

Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).

Ostensibleadjective

Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.

Ostensibleadjective

Outwardly appearing to be; shown to be; exhibited; apparent; evident.

Ostensibleadjective

Declared; avowed; professed; pretended; - often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim.

Ostensibleadjective

appearing as such but not necessarily so;

Ostensibleadjective

represented or appearing as such; pretended;