ostensive
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adjective \ä-ˈsten(t)-siv\Definition of OSTENSIVE
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: ostensible 2
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: of, relating to, or constituting definition by exemplifying the thing or quality being defined
— os·ten·sive·ly adverb
Examples of OSTENSIVE
- <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
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