01 a. Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.
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1.
Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.[R.]
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2.
Outwardly appearing to be; shown to be; exhibited; apparent; evident.
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3.
Declared; avowed; professed; pretended; -- often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim.