OSTENSIVE
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Ostensive.
Ostensive - as an adjective satellite
Manifestly demonstrative
Represented or appearing as such; pretended
Example: "His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ostensible12Ostensive - as an adjective
Apparently true, but not necessarily; ostensible
Clearly demonstrative.
Example Sentences
"The teacher used an ostensive approach to teaching the new concept."
"The detective relied on ostensive evidence to solve the crime."
"The presenter used an ostensive gesture to indicate the direction."
"The museum displayed the ostensive artifacts in a special exhibition."
"The speaker provided an ostensive definition to clarify the term."
Word Game Points
Is OSTENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ostensive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OSTENSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OSTENSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ostensive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOSTENSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OSTENSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ostensive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOSTENSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
