Definitions
- Describing something that appears to be true or valid, but may not necessarily be so. - Referring to a situation where something is claimed to be true without sufficient evidence or proof. - Talking about an action or statement that is made with the intention of deceiving or misleading others.
- Describing something that appears to be true or valid, but may not necessarily be so. - Referring to a situation where something is claimed to be true without sufficient evidence or proof. - Talking about an action or statement that is made with the intention of deceiving or misleading others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where something appears to be true or valid, but may not necessarily be so.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to actions or statements that are made with the intention of deceiving or misleading others.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or clauses.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ostensibly is more commonly used than tensibly in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Tensibly has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that something is being claimed without sufficient evidence or proof, while ostensibly is more neutral.
- 3Formality: Ostensibly is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts, while tensibly is less common and may be considered more informal.
Remember this!
Tensibly and ostensibly are synonyms that describe situations where something appears to be true or valid, but may not necessarily be so. Both words can be used to refer to actions or statements that are made with the intention of deceiving or misleading others. However, ostensibly is more commonly used and has a more neutral connotation, while tensibly is less common and has a slightly negative connotation.
