Ostensible goal Synonyms

Definitions for Ostensible


  • (adjective) appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
  • (adjective) appearing as such but not necessarily so
  • (adjective) represented or appearing as such; pretended

Definitions for Goal


  • (noun) something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
  • (noun) the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
  • (noun) game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points