Adjective
ostensible
IPA /ɒˈstensəbl/
Stated or appearing to be the reason or purpose of something, although the real explanation may be different.
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His ostensible reason for visiting was to return a book.
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IPA /ɒˈstensəbl/
Stated or appearing to be the reason or purpose of something, although the real explanation may be different.
His ostensible reason for visiting was to return a book.
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