ostensive

os·ten·sive

adj \ä-ˈsten(t)-siv\

Definition of OSTENSIVE

1

: ostensible 2

2

: of, relating to, or constituting definition by exemplifying the thing or quality being defined

— os·ten·sive·ly adverb

Examples of OSTENSIVE

1. <the ostensive purpose of his visit was to discuss the terms of his will>

First Known Use of OSTENSIVE

1782

Related to OSTENSIVE

Synonyms: assumed, evident, ostensible, apparent, presumed, prima facie, putative, reputed, seeming, supposed

Related Words: demonstrable, external, outward, superficial, visible; conceivable, plausible, possible, supposable; likely, probable; clear, distinct, manifest, obvious, plain; deceptive, delusive, delusory, illusive, illusory, imaginary; misleading, specious; fake, faked, feigned, phony (also phoney), pretended, pseudo, put-on; alleged, claimed, professed, purported, so-called

Near Antonyms: hidden, inapparent; implausible, impossible, improbable, inconceivable, unlikely; actual, authenticated, confirmed, corroborated, established, genuine, real, substantiated, sure, valid, validated, verified

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Rhymes with OSTENSIVE

defensive, intensive, offensive