Associations to the word «Ostensive»

Wiktionary

OSTENSIVE, adjective. Apparently true, but not necessarily; ostensible
OSTENSIVE, adjective. Clearly demonstrative.
OSTENSIVE DEFINITION, noun. (semantics) A process of binding the meaning to the defined term by pointing out examples and counterexamples.
OSTENSIVE DEFINITIONS, noun. Plural of ostensive definition

Dictionary definition

OSTENSIVE, adjective. Manifestly demonstrative.
OSTENSIVE, adjective. Represented or appearing as such; pretended; "His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada