adjective🔗Shareapparent, visibleApparent, evident; meant for open display."The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget, but everyone knew the real topic was the CEO's upcoming retirement. "La raison apparente de la réunion était de discuter du budget, mais tout le monde savait que le véritable sujet était le prochain départ à la retraite du PDG.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareapparent, prétenduAppearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real)."The ostensible reason for his visit to New York was to see his mother, but the real reason was to get to the Yankees game the next day."La raison apparente de sa visite à New York était de voir sa mère, mais la véritable raison était d'assister au match des Yankees le lendemain.appearancephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading