obstensively

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Term: Ostensibly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a way that appears or is stated to be true, but may not be the case.

Example Sentence: The company, ostensibly committed to sustainability, continued to engage in ecologically damaging practices.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Seemingly or apparently, but not necessarily truly.

Example Sentence: The ostensible reason for his absence was illness, but many suspected he simply didn't want to attend the event.

Part of Speech: Conjunction

Definition: Used to introduce a clause that states a reason or explanation.

Example Sentence: I decided to buy the book, ostensibly because of the wonderful reviews it received.