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Ostensibly

//ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli// adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others). modal, not-comparable

    "Near-synonyms: reportedly, reputedly, purportedly, putatively, rumoredly, supposedly, allegedly, possibly, probably, likely, plausibly, presumably; see also Thesaurus:ostensibly"

Adverb
  1. 1
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Etymology

From ostensible + -ly.

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