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ostensible
/ɒˈstɛnsəbl/
adjective
pozorny
Also
rzekomy
Definition
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; apparent.
Examples
His ostensible reason for visiting was to see his aunt, but he really wanted to check on her will.
Jego pozorny powód wizyty to odwiedzenie ciotki, ale tak naprawdę chciał sprawdzić jej testament.
The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Rzekomym celem spotkania było omówienie budżetu.
Collocations
ostensible reasonostensible purposeostensible motive
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