ostensive

/əˈstɛnsɪv/
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Other forms: ostensively

Definitions of ostensive
  1. adjective
    represented or appearing as such; pretended
    synonyms: ostensible
    counterfeit, imitative
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  2. adjective
    manifestly demonstrative
    synonyms:
    informative, instructive
    serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
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