겉으로는 그렇게 보이지만 실제로는 그렇지 않을 수도 있음을 나타낼 때 사용함.
As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently or purportedly.
예문:
"The meeting was ostensibly about budget cuts, but the real agenda was restructuring the department."
"He visited the city ostensibly to see his old friends, though he actually had a job interview."
"The new law was ostensibly designed to protect consumers, but critics argue it favors large corporations."