ostensive
Definition
- Adjective:
- Represented or appearing as such; pretended: Used to describe something that is shown or stated outwardly, but may not be the true or complete reason or nature. It refers to the quality of being ostensible.
- Manifestly demonstrative: Used in logic and philosophy to describe a definition that directly points to or shows the thing being defined, often by example.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Represented or appearing as such):
- The ostensive reason for the meeting was to discuss budgets, though everyone knew it was about the layoffs.
- Her ostensive cheerfulness hid a deep sadness.
Adjective (Manifestly demonstrative):
- The philosopher used an ostensive definition by pointing to a chair and saying, "This is an object."
- Teaching vocabulary to young children often relies on ostensive methods, like showing pictures.
Advanced Usage
- "Ostensive definition": A way of defining a term by pointing to examples or by demonstrating the thing itself.
- For abstract concepts, an ostensive definition is often insufficient.
Variants and Related Words
- Ostensibly (adverb): According to what is stated or appears to be true, though possibly not so.
- He was ostensibly on a business trip, but was really on vacation.
- Ostensibility (noun): The quality of being ostensible.
Synonyms
- Apparent: Clearly visible or understood; seeming.
- Seeming: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Professed: Claimed openly but often falsely.
Antonyms
- Genuine: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
- Real: Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact.
- Actual: Existing in fact; real.
Adjective
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represented or appearing as such; pretended
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His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity
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manifestly demonstrative
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