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Word of the Day - ostensible

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ostensible

/ɒˈstɛnsɪb(ə)l/
adjective
attributive Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Origin
Mid 18th century: from French, from medieval Latin ostensibilis from Latin
ostens- ‘stretched out to view’, from the verb ostendere, from ob- ‘in
view of’ + tendere ‘to stretch’.

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What you've said to me is ostensible,
But it may equally be reprehensible.
Though I see kids in your minivan,
I am sure it is your sneaky plan
To make it seem apparent
That you are a busy parent.
The reality may actually be
For Uber you drive them for a fee.

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