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ostensible
stated as true but perhaps not so; apparent
In more detail
appearing to be true or real, but perhaps not actually so; claimed or stated as the reason, but possibly not the real one
Examples
- The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss budget, but everyone knew they wanted to announce layoffs.
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