Etymology

ostensibly

os·ten·si·bly
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Today it means: Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others). Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English ostensible
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  1. Englishostensible
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. English todayostensibly

From ostensible + -ly.

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