OSTENSION

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Definitions for ostension

Ostensibilities

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Ostensibility

The quality or state of being ostensible.

Ostensible

Shown; exhibited; declared; avowed; professed; apparent; -- often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim.

Ostensibly

In an ostensible manner; avowedly; professedly; apparently.

Ostension

The showing of the sacrament on the altar in order that it may receive the adoration of the communicants.

Ostensive

Showing; exhibiting.

Ostensively

In an ostensive manner.

Word Game Validity

OSTENSION is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • EN - 2 points
  • ES - 2 points
  • ET - 2 points
  • IN - 2 points
  • IS - 2 points
  • ...and 11 more
6 Letter Words
  • ENOSIS - 6 points
  • EOSINS - 6 points
  • ESSOIN - 6 points
  • INSETS - 6 points
  • INTONE - 6 points
  • ...and 23 more
3 Letter Words
  • ENS - 3 points
  • EON - 3 points
  • ESS - 3 points
  • INN - 3 points
  • INS - 3 points
  • ...and 29 more
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