Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 12, 2026
ostensible
- os-TEN-sih-bul · adjective
- Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
- “The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget matters.”
- Origin: From French 'ostensible' from Latin 'ostendere' meaning 'to show.'
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