Ostensive

/ɒˈstɛn.sɪv/

प्रत्यक्ष/दिखावटी (पर आवश्यक नहीं कि वास्तविक), कथित

Origin & History

From Latin ostendere (“to show”), via Medieval Latin ostensus and French/Latin-based forms; literally “shown” or “made apparent.”

लैटिन ostendere (“दिखाना”) से, मध्यकालीन लैटिन ostensus तथा फ्रेंच/लैटिन-आधारित रूपों के माध्यम से; मूल अर्थ “दिखाया हुआ/प्रत्यक्ष किया हुआ”।

Definition

Ostensive describes something presented as the obvious or stated reason/meaning, which may conceal a different real reason or meaning; it often implies an outward show or apparent intention.

‘Ostensive’ किसी ऐसी बात/कारण/अर्थ के लिए कहा जाता है जो दिखने में या कहने में मुख्य/स्पष्ट कारण या अर्थ लगे, लेकिन वास्तविक कारण या अर्थ कुछ और भी हो सकता है; इसमें बाहरी/प्रत्यक्ष दिखावे का संकेत होता है।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The ostensive purpose of the visit was to discuss trade, but the real agenda was political.
यात्रा का प्रत्यक्ष उद्देश्य व्यापार पर चर्चा करना था, लेकिन असली एजेंडा राजनीतिक था।

Usage Examples

His ostensive generosity was meant to impress the donors.
The committee cited cost savings as the ostensive reason for the cuts.
She accepted the invitation for ostensive politeness rather than genuine interest.
The ostensive meaning of the statement differed from what listeners inferred.

Related Forms

Noun
Ostension / Ostensiveness
Verb
Adjective
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Ostensive reason
प्रत्यक्ष/कथित कारण
Ostensive purpose
घोषित/दिखावटी उद्देश्य