ostensive

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Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. represented or appearing as such; pretended
   • His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity
2. manifestly demonstrative

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