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Ostensive

🔄 Synonyms of "Ostensive"

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WordDefinition
ostensibleAppearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
counterfeitnounFalse, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
imitativeImitating; copying; not original.

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WordDefinition
ostensibleAppearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).
imitativeImitating; copying; not original.
counterfeitFalse, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
apparentClear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
inostensibleNot ostensible
unostensibleNot ostensible.
pseudoethicalApparently, but not actually, ethical.
pseudoactiveApparently, but not truly, active.
pseudoasceticApparently, but not actually, ascetic.
pseudoemotionalApparently, but not actually, emotional.
pseudoapologeticApparently, but not actually, apologetic.
pseudonarrativeApparently, but not actually, narrative.
pseudotechnicalApparently, but not actually, technical.
nonostentatiousNot ostentatious.
pseudopornographicApparently, but not actually or entirely, pornographic.
pseudoaltruisticApparently, but not actually, altruistic.
pseudoaccidentalApparently, but not actually, accidental.
pseudoimpartialApparently, but not actually, impartial.
pseudobenevolentApparently, but not actually, benevolent.
pseudomodestApparently, but not actually, modest.

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