Definitions for ostensive

ostensive os·ten·sive

Spelling: [o-sten-siv]
IPA: /ɒˈstɛn sɪv/

Ostensive is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 297 anagrams from letters in ostensive (eeinosstv).

Definitions for ostensive

adjective

  1. clearly or manifestly demonstrative.
  2. ostensible.

Origin of ostensive

1595-1605; Medieval Latin ostēnsīvus, equivalent to Latin ostēns(us), variant of ostentus past participle of ostendere to present, display (o(b)s-, variant of ob- ob- +

Examples for ostensive

Associated words: ostensive, ostensible, exhibiting, expository.

It serves mainly to provide the regime with ostensive evidence of its power and technological progress.

Explain the meaning of "ostensive" and "indirect" Reduction.

Word Value for ostensive
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Words with friends

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