1. Declared but not proved
2. Doubtful or suspect; SYN. so-called, supposed.
1. Seemingly valid or genuine
2. Intended to deceive; counterfeit
ETYM From Latin ostensus, p. p. of ostendere to show, prop., to stretch out before; from prefix obs- (old form of ob-) + tendere to stretch. Related to Tend.
Represented or appearing as such; pretended; SYN. ostensive.
Apparent, professed.
Professed or avowed but not genuine
1. Having a good repute; reputable
2. Being such according to reputation or general belief
1. Commonly named; popularly so termed
2. Falsely or improperly so named
1. Designed to
2. Mistakenly believed
3. Firmly believed
4. Required or under orders
According to what has been alleged.
In a colorable way
In an ostensible manner; avowedly; professedly; apparently.
By repute; according to general belief
So named; called by such a name (but perhaps called thus with doubtful propriety).