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   ostensive

   /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. directly demonstrative.
   • ▪ denoting a way of defining by direct demonstration, e.g. pointing.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from late Latin ostensivus, from ostens- ‘stretched out to view’ (see ostensible).

   Derivatives

   • 1. ostensively adverb
   • 2. ostensiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • S

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   • E

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