It means “apparent, on the surface”, and it implies that what claims to be the case really isn’t so. I love it because it allows me to avoid the cliched “to the naked eye” and “at first glance”.
Nathan
OstensibleIt means “apparent, on the surface”, and it implies that what claims to be the case really isn’t so. I love it because it allows me to avoid the cliched “to the naked eye” and “at first glance”. Nathan 2 comments to OstensibleLeave a Reply |
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now that’s awesome, I’m going to have to use that one soon
Thank you so much…I needed that word and the timing was perfect!