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ostensive

os·ten·sive

ostensive

 
pronunciation:
sten sihv
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: clearly or directly shown, expressed, or demonstrated.
ostensive proof of her guilt
synonyms:
clear, demonstrative, plain
similar words:
articulate, conspicuous, demonstrable, distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, patent
definition 2: ostensible.
synonyms:
apparent, claimed, outward, seeming
similar words:
assumed, external, feigned, nominal, obvious, presumed, professed, purported, superficial, surface
derivation: ostensively (adv.)