ostensibly
Meaning
Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
Synonyms
Translations
φαινομενικά
ogenschijnlijk
ostensiblemente
angeblich
apparentemente
apparemmentFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/
Etymology
From ostensible + -ly.
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