ostensible
adjectiveHow many syllables in ostensible?
There are 4 syllables in the word ostensible.Divide ostensible into syllables:
os · ten · si · ble
How to pronounce ostensible:
Definition of ostensible:
- ostensible (adjective):
- apparent or seeming
- intended for display open to view
- appearing as such but not necessarily so.
Synonyms for ostensible:
manifestsupposeddemonstrableobviousplausibleprobableapparentreputedpretendedallegedShow 9 more
Antonyms for ostensible:
unsuretrueenigmaticindistinctvagueobscuredindistinguishableunclearimperceptibleindefiniteShow 15 more
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