ostensibly
/ɑˈstɛn.sə.bli/ adverbe C2En français : ostensiblement, soi-disant, en apparence
- Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
Dans la bibliothèque
Consider the ostensibly simple endeavor of purchasing a box of breakfast cereal at a sprawling modern supermarket.
By facilitating direct encounters with exotic wildlife, zoos ostensibly cultivate a profound sense of environmental stewardship among urban populations bereft of authentic natural experiences.
The audition was ostensibly a simple evaluation, yet she viewed it as the ultimate crucible for her burgeoning musical career.
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