| Front | ostensible |
|---|---|
| Back | os‧ten‧si‧ble /ɒˈstensəbəl, ɒˈstensɪbəl $ ɑː-/ adjective seeming to be the reason for or the purpose of something, but usually hiding the real reason or purpose ostensible reason/purpose/aim The ostensible reason for his resignation was ill health. |
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